Peter Delves Blog.
All the latest from Peter.
Announcement: EFT Language Skills Masterclass 5th September 2010
29 July 2010
There is a range of open training coming up soon which I hope will be of interest. The first is a special EFT Language Skills Masterclass on Sunday 5th September 2010.
EFT Training Group Complete Level 2
19 July 2010
How To Be Miserable
02 July 2010
Human beings have a remarkable capacity to make themselves miserable, as witnessed by such events as England's exit from the World Cup. Such responses to events highlight how we can allow external events to affect our emotions and moods. And so we're not just talking about events such as a car accident, redundancy or divorce.
'Smarter Working' is Getting Popular!
20 May 2010
Having recently delivered a Working Smarter and Work-Life Balance training for managers at Carewatch, I am delighted that Warwickshire County Council has also now asked me to provide the same training for them.
Is Nick Clegg a Good Negotiator?
11 May 2010
What do recent events tell us about the leader of the Liberal Democrats?
New Training Seminars for Local Government
06 May 2010
I am pleased to be continuing my role in developing the skills of councillors in local government.
Team Away Day Ideas
22 April 2010
A team away day can be many things. Sometimes it can involve activities far removed from those in the workplace. Other times it can be highly focussed on work related issues of planning and problem solving.
Hypnosis and NLP for Competitive Cyclists
15 April 2010
My letter printed in Cycling Weekly on 15th April 2010 highlights the benefits of NLP and Hypnosis for competitive cyclists - not just for weight loss!
How to pass your driving test
04 March 2010
Everybody hopes to pass their driving test first time. But that doesn't always happen. However many people who fail can drive competently. What lets them down anxiety or driving test nerves.
2 Free Downloads
03 February 2010
Just to let you know that there are a couple of free downloads on my website that you might find of interest.
Could you do with a bit of a push?
13 January 2010
I'm not talking about your car or toboggan!
Open Training Courses for 2010
07 January 2010
The programme of open training for 2010 is now avialable on this website and includes EFT Training Courses for beginners, professionals and aspiring trainers.
Appointments over the Christmas period
22 December 2009
If you are interested in making an appointment and don't want to wait until the New Year, I will be continuing to see clients. Please feel free to call me on (01926) 856746 to see when I am available, or just to discuss the possibilty of us working together.
Why independent health practitioners are not getting enough clients
11 December 2009
If you are blaming the recession for a lack of clients, you are putting your attention in the wrong place. The reason you don't have enough clients is nothing to do with the recession. It's to do with your ignorance.
The problem with grief.
30 November 2009
Grief is something that will affect all of us at some time or another and so it is part of life and being human. People will experience it in a variety of ways and much has been written on the subject. Having helped clients for over 20 years I have realised that there some factors involved which are not always addressed in grief counselling and which would be incredibly helpful to thousands of people.
More evidence of using EFT as a sea sickness cure
29 September 2009
Further to my blog post of 24th August about using EFT to successfully cure seasickness, I have just received the following message from someone who trained with me as a practitioner of EFT and is helping others with emotional problems in a professional capacity. This part of her message relates to applying EFT to herself.
Why is it so hard to lose weight?
16 September 2009
Here's the problem. You know what you should eat, but you eat something else. Something with more calories, usually in the form of fat and sugar.
How to influence your own habits (and addictions?)
10 September 2009
There was a report in the news recently about how a businessman had decided to maroon himself on an uninhabited Scottish island in an effort to quit smoking. I do hope he is successful.
Does EFT last? How about a seasickness cure as evidence?
24 August 2009
A technique that provides rapid results can often be treated with sceptisim - rightly! However I wouldn't be using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) or running EFT training if it were just a quick fix. I'm only interested in approaches that last.
Celebrating 10 years of teaching EFT!
18 August 2009
September is a popular time for gaining new professional skills and from the 25th-27th September we will be hosting the EFT training which is the principal component of Meridian Energy Training. I have been delivering this course for 10 years now - so a celebration will be in order!
Influencing Skills - part of life and work
07 August 2009
I can't say my work isn't varied. I suppose that when you specialise in how people think, feel, behave and change there is a huge range of possibilities. So earlier this week I found myself facilitating a senior management team away day. They wanted to improve their influencing ability with partners and other agencies. Having delivered team building events before, I usually like to have a theme that runs through them, so on this occasion it was influencing.
Don't just 'manage' the anger!
29 July 2009
I sometimes wonder about what people really mean by 'anger management'. The term implies controlling anger that exists rather than preventing it from occurring in the first place. There seems to be a lot of anger around these days and therefore the need for anger management courses, classes or training. However my preference is to work one-to-one with people so that they find themselves no longer affected by the situations that once caused anger or rage.
How do you feel about growing old?
22 July 2009
In a culture when we think it is astonishing that a man can hit a golf ball at the age of 59, it exposes a host of negative beliefs about age. So what? Well our beliefs and expectations have a huge impact on our health. Just ask the medical profession about the placebo effect and you will see the power that the mind has over health.
What is an EFT master?
20 July 2009
Because I have been training people in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for ten years I have often been asked about the title 'EFT master'? I just want to clarify this because some people are given the impression that this is a title recognised by Gary Craig (the developer of EFT) which it is not.
How to improve confidence (3/3)
17 July 2009
The previous two posts looked at how prevalent confidence problems are, what we really mean by "not having any confidence" and what the ingredients of it are. In this post I will build on these concepts look at how to overcome confidence problems.
The ingredients of confidence (2/3)
13 July 2009
In my previous post we looked at how prevalent confidence problems are, yet how little people know about how to address such problems. In this post I will describe the ingredients of confidence and improved self-esteem. So here goes.
The problem with confidence (1/3)
08 July 2009
We hear the word confidence used a great deal these days, often when describing a problem with self confidence or low self esteem. One way that lack of confidence can manifest and be measured is in performance such as in sports or the performing arts.
Can you stand the heat?
03 July 2009
I recently helped someone who found it difficult to cope with the hot weather. As she was talking about it I could see her getting all hot and flustered (in a cool room!). This wasn't the main reason that she came to see me but when I indicated that I could help her with it she was very keen, if somewhat skeptical.
Influencing Skills at NHS Conference in Manchester
02 July 2009
Last week I ran a workshop for nurses within the NHS who specialise in treating lung cancer. The title of the conference was 'Overcoming Challenges', and it highlights how just about every organisation has challenges FROM WITHIN.
Update on Training Course Availability
29 June 2009
All training courses currently have availability including EFT Level 1 and EFT Level 2 courses. The schedule of all open courses is at: Training Calendar You can enrol for courses using our new online booking system.
Upcoming Training - NLP Course March 2009
14 February 2009
The NLP for Practitioners Training is uniquely designed to be of specific benefit to therapists, coaches and counsellors. It will provide you with insGary Craig visiting the UK
04 March 2005
Gary Craig, the developer of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), is visiting the UK for the first time for a conference on EFT, and will running a workshop entitled Mastering EFT (Featuring Serious Diseases).
1st Place in Global Challenge Yacht Race!
14 February 2005
Trixie Gadd and her co-crew aboard BG Spirit took 1st place on the leg from Wellington to Sydney. In a dramatic final few hours they crossed the finish line in front of Sydney Opera House just 15 minutes ahead of the second boat. Trixie is being sponsored by Peter Delves Associates and was taught EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), enabling her to overcome seasickness. BG Spirit is now in overall 1st place, and their next leg is the toughest, through the Southern Ocean to Cape Town.
EFT used to relieve
24 January 2005
There is a remarkable account of how EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) has been used to influence blood cells at http://www.emofree.com/Research/rouleaux.htm
Stress sending a third of teachers home sick
13 January 2005
A third of all teachers working in schools in England and Wales took sick leave last year because of job-related stress, a survey has suggested. Those polled blamed their stress levels on excessive workload, lack of support from management and other teachers, a lack of communication and having to deal with abusive and aggressive parents and pupils. The survey was also important in that, because it was based on insurance claims made by schools it showed schools were identifying stress as the main reason for a teacher being off sick, rather than simply being a contributory factor to other ailments. More information on training in stress management skills and managing workplace stress.
New EFT Guidelines
17 December 2004
Gary Craig, the developer of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) has developed new guidelines for Approved EFT Training Workshops. These are currently being adopted for our EFT training courses and you can view the new course programme for 2005 at Training Calendar
University Stress Levels
20 November 2004
According to a recent study by the Association for University Teachers (AUT), levels of stress in higher education are far in excess of most other professions. Peter Delves Associates have been in the forefront of stress training in the UK since 1990, and have recently developed training programmes for Universities. These include "Managing Workplace Stress" which has received very positive feedback from Coventry University, and "Stress Management with EFT" which was delivered to 150 employees at the University of Warwick. More information on Managing Workplace Stress...
Start of the Global Challenge
07 October 2004
Now a TAT Teacher too!
27 September 2004
I (Peter) have recently undertaken teacher training with Tapas Fleming who created Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT). The technique was originally developed for clearing allergies but is now used much more widely to help engage the healing process for a wide range of problems. As a breast cancer survivor, Tapas also presented a workshop on how she personally used the technique for the emotional aspects of cancer, and she explained how TAT can be of significant help to others. I intend running TAT Practitioner Training for therapists in 2005. Please e-mail if you would like to be kept informed of training opportunities.
Managing Workplace Stress for Coventry University
02 July 2004
We are delighted to announce that we have been asked to deliver a series of workshops in Managing Workplace Stress for managers at Coventry University. Other organisations who may be interested in commissioning this course can view details here.
New CD for relaxation and self-confidence
28 May 2004
A new audio CD is now available for relieving stress and gaining self-confidence. It's easy to use and can bring about relaxation in under 20 minutes. More information on the relaxation CD...
Open day for Global Challenge competitors
12 May 2004
Sponsoring a Global Challenge!
10 October 2003
We are delighted to be sponsoring Trixie Gadd in her bid to sail around the world in 2004 in the "Global Challenge" race. Trixie is seeking to raise £28,000 to enable her to participate in the race and to support the race charity, Save the Children. Peter Delves Associates has recently donated £1200 towards her efforts in addition to helping her deal with sea-sickness and stress.You can read more on Trixie's progress on her website at: www.trixiesglobalchallenge.co.uk