Dr Kate Beaven-Marks has established a well-deserved reputation as a communication expert, a hypnotherapist who understands the power of words and is able to teach others how to employ language more effectively.

This reputation is not confined to the world of hypnotherapy but one which has enabled Kate to become recognised as a brilliant teacher for anyone who needs to improve their communication skills.

Confronted with a global pandemic which has dramatically altered ways in which much of the world communicates, those skills have come into their own.

It is therefore with much pleasure and considerable anticipation of an insightful and informative evening, that the James Braid Society has secured “Dr Kate” as it June speaker.

Of course this society is itself an example of the communication challenges and changes which have been brought about as a result of Covid-19. But beyond that each of us, as therapists whose basic tools are words, should find real benefits from this presentation.

At the outset Kate will explore some of the key factors involved in working with groups, both online and in-person.

She will explain in a clear and straightforward way how as therapists we should learn how to prepare, delivering our own talk to many types of groups, and importantly how to optimise the post-group experience.

The talk will go on to underline the importance of preparation and will highlight the different types of group and group dynamics before moving on to consider how the therapists should prepare both themselves and the group participants, including how to brief online clients and how to set up for successful in-person groups.

Next Kare will spell out In the crucial delivery section. This will include looking at the different considerations for online and in-person work together with common factors such as consent, choosing suitable topics and what to do when things don’t go to plan.

In addition to that she will discuss the use and timing of handouts and presentation materials.
Finally, the talk will explore how to follow up after talks, optimising the benefits for both the therapist and the participants.

In the past this website has described her as a ‘portfolio career’ a claim underlined by the extraordinary long line of qualifications she has acquired/ EdD, MSc, AdvDipH, PDCHyp, PDCBHyp, BCH, MPNLP, SQHP, ADPR, CI, ATCL, FHEA, MBPsS, DBSCH, FFHT, FACCPH, MNGH, FRSM, FSET, C.P.H., CMIOSH, CFIRM, MInstLM

As well as being a hypnotherapists and NLP Master Practitioner, SHE HAS advanced degrees in management, psychology and education. Her Doctorate of Education was based upon the educational aspects of hypnosis from a professionalism perspective.

 She has advanced qualifications in pain management and anxiety, working with a range of client’s goals including performance enhancement (such as sport, public speaking), change-work and personal development.