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All the latest from Peter.
New EFT Master Practitioners
20 May 2013
Silvia Hartmann Calling In
15 May 2013
This Sunday 19th May will be the third day of the EFT Master Practitioner training. Joining us for the final session will be Silvia Hartmann. Silvia has written numerous books on EFT, is the developer of EmoTrance and designed the EFT Master Practitioner training. After the course we will be adjourning for a bite to eat, probably at Zizzi restaurant in Kenilworth at around 5pm. You are very welcome to join us, whether you are on this course or attended a previous EFT training with me. Please let me know if you would like to come along as I will be booking a table.
Kenilworth Complementary Health Fair
24 April 2013
This Sunday 28th April I will be participating in the Kenilworth Complementary Health Fair. If you live nearby (and I know many of you don't!), come along and say hello. It's held at Kenilworth School and Sports College, Leyes Lane, Kenilworth CV8 2DA. 10am to 3.30pm. My short workshop will be at 2.30pm.
A blizzard but a warm reception!
14 March 2013
Even though I met blizzard conditions in Essex I received a very warm reception from staff at Anglia Ruskin University where I delivered a one day version of my training course influencing skills at work.
Training for Anglia Ruskin University
06 March 2013
My next course this month will be on Influencing Skills at Work for Anglia Ruskin University. On this occasion it will be a one-day workshop.
Hypnotherapy Extravaganza in London
01 March 2013
I'm looking forward to the 'Hypnotherapy Ex
EFT Workshops Website
27 February 2013
If you are unable to attend my EFT training course in the UK you can view other workshops worldwide at the EFT Training, Workshop and Teleclass Directory Website: http://www.eft-workshops.net
When intention doesn't work
20 February 2013
If you are unable to attend my workshop Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Patterns, I’ll outline something that might be of interest.
Congratulations to the new EFT Master Practitioners
11 February 2013
New Date for Workshop
24 January 2013
The postponement of the EFT workshop 'Healing Inherited Patterns' due to the weather now means that it will be held on Sunday 17th March 2013. If you wish to join us and have EFT experience, you will be very welcome.
Latest Course Information
14 January 2013
The two courses this month are Healing Inherited Patterns (January 19th) and EFT Master Practitioner Training (January 25-27) Both have received a healthy level of bookings. Some places are still available if you are thinking about enrolling.
Does making you feel bad mean you change?
11 January 2013
You have probably noticed the latest campaigns to improve the nation’s health. One is the anti-smoking advertisement which portrays a tumour growing out of a cigarette.
Happy New Year!
01 January 2013
Resolution or Self-Delusion?
28 December 2012
Sometimes it pays to be a pessimist. This is true when setting any resolution for change, whether it is becoming more organised at work, overcoming procrastination, changing eating habits, or improving work-life balance. But isn’t being positive the way you should be?
Review: Ancestral Healing CD
20 December 2012
I’ve recently enjoyed experiencing the audio CD Ancestral Healing by Louse Bates. The CD has three tracks and Ancestral Healing is 20 minutes.
An Interview with Jaqui Crooks
12 December 2012
Jaqui Crooks will be presenting Healing Inherited Patterns on Saturday 19th January. Here I asks Jaqui about her life, EFT and this fascinating workshop.
New 'Healing Inherited Patterns' Workshop
11 December 2012
I'm delighted to welcome Jaqui Crooks as guest presenter for the very special workshop Healing Inherited Patterns on Saturday 19th January 2013. This event is not to be missed if you are an EFT practitioner and it will be excellent for your personal and professional development (CPD).
During this experiential workshop you will discover how to use EFT to:
Busy Few Weeks!
16 November 2012
I’m really looking forward to running the Pain Management Techniques Workshop tomorrow. Having used the techniques for many years to help people it’s nice to bring together everything I have learned and used in one workshop.
Research Shows Hypnosis Reduces Hot Flushes
02 November 2012
Researchers in the United States recently discovered that hypnosis can significantly reduce hot flushes in post menopausal women. In the study at Baylor University Texas, 185 women were treated by clinical hypnotherapists over a five week period producing a reduction in symptoms of 70 percent.
EFT TrainingThis Weekend
24 October 2012
After 14 years of providing EFT training, this weekend must be the first time there will be more men on the course than women. Hurrah for the boys! It will be the third time I’ve delivered the new EFT Master Practitioner Training and as always I’m looking forward to it immensely. Wonderful things always happen with this weird stuff :)
"The Audience" TV Programme and Dilemmas
18 September 2012
I was intrigued when I read reviews about a new Chanel 4 programme called “The Audience” screened on Thursday evenings. It’s a reality programme where each week someone has a real life dilemma and the audience are fifty strangers who follow the person around, and at the end tell him or her how to resolve their dilemma. I succumbed to watching the first episode the other night.
Intentions and Interference
06 September 2012
A couple of years ago I was cycling in a big event from Blenheim Palace and around the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. I had been looking forward to it, but on the day there was a continuous deluge, in fact it was the wettest day of the year. About half way through the seventy mile ride I found myself soaked to the skin, a bit adrift from other riders and feeling sorry for myself. But I saw a rider in the distance and figured that if I got behind him I would get bit of a tow.
The problem with grief.
14 August 2012
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.
Why is it so hard to lose weight?
16 July 2012
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.
Article: EFT & Timelines
24 June 2012
In this short article I provide an insight into working with timelines physically, and the benefits of this approach in uncovering and changing limiting beliefs with EFT. The unique EFT and Timelines Masterclass is on Sunday 15th July.
We all map time onto physical space as a timeline, even if we may not be fully aware of it. Most commonly the past is located either on the left or behind you and the future is either on the right or in front of you.
Review of the Latest EFT Certification Training
31 May 2012
EFT Master Practitioner Training Full
23 May 2012
All places have been filled for the new EFT Master Practitioner Training this week. I also provide this EFT training for groups and organisations who would like me to provide it for them. Please email me if you are interested at peter@delves.co.uk.
One place available for EFT Training
18 May 2012
There is a place available on the EFT course 25-27 May. Although previously full, someone is transferring to the October course. So if you want to train as an EFT Master Practitioner then this is an opportunity to join the fourteen others who have signed up. More details here.
Changing Eating Habits
15 May 2012
Last weekend was the second running of the one day workshop "Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Habits". Most advice on changing eating is based on giving you rules to apply. The problem with rules is that people break them, especially where food is concerned.
Thought for Food: An Aspect of Mindful Eating
10 May 2012
In a recent e-newsletter I described how you think about the destination of different foods can be a key aspect of changing eating patterns. It's is a feature of my workshop Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Patterns on Sunday 13th May.
If you would like a copy of this article please email me at peter@delves.co.uk.
The Top 6 Associations for Overeating
18 April 2012
Workshop Reflections
21 March 2012
Last Saturday nineteen participants enjoyed (or so they tell me) a workshop on the Enneagram. This involved learning about personality patterns and motivations. I linked the day with the "hero's journey" a metaphor for personal development which is reflected in myths and legends through the ages.
Do you do what you intend?
06 March 2012
How does your personality style influence you?
I'm raring to go for the Enneagram in Action workshop on Saturday 17th March. If you are one of the nineteen enthusiastic participants who have enrolled already, you will be receiving some more information at the end of this week. This will be a dynamic and rewarding day. Rewarding for others too as the 'pay it forward' principle means that instead of paying me for the workshop, you pay someone else in some way. There is still time to grab one of the few remaining places.
Have we got the psychological edge at the Olympics?
03 March 2012
Having read an article on 'Brain Training' in Cycling Plus magazine I'm somewhat worried about our athletes at the London Olympics.
First EFT Master Practitioners
23 February 2012
Last week saw seven enthusiastic delegates take part in the new EFT training format which provides the AMT's EFT Master Practitioner qualification.
New Seminar:Your Working Brain
10 February 2012
A new open training seminar Your Working Brain is taking place on the morning of Friday 16th March in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Also available to be held for organisations in-house, this open event provides a low-cost personal develpment opportunity for managers, professionals and other employees.
2nd Article: Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Habits
03 February 2012
In my previous article I described the rationale behind my new workshop "Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Habits" which is on Saturday 25th February.
Self-Hypnosis & Relaxation Workshop
25 January 2012
Latest Course News
10 January 2012
Self-Hypnosis Workshop Proving Popular
29 December 2011
Many Kinds of Influence
29 November 2011
November 2011 has been an eventful month. It's been all about influence - the ability to affect change, whether that is in others or yourself.
EFT & Alcohol Reduction
20 October 2011
This weekend (21-23 October) sees my 13th year teaching EFT and I'm still fascinated by how easy it is to learn and the startling results that it produces.
Conference Presentation on Work-Life Balance
20 September 2011
Last week I was guest presenter at a conference in Leeds for Roche (UK) the pharmaceutical company. My theme was work-life balance and the challenge was to present something meaningful in forty-five minutes!
Masterclass Update
29 August 2011
So far we have ten EFT Practitioners signed up for the EFT Language Skills Masterclass this Sunday 4th September. If you haven't enrolled already there's still time to join us!
Announcement: EFT Language Skills Masterclass 4th September 2011
04 August 2011
The popular EFT Language Skills Masterclass takes place on on Sunday 4th September 2011.
Guest Presenter at the European EFT & Energy Psychology Conference
27 July 2011
I'm delighted to be presenting at this year's European Conference 12th & 13th November 20011. Having been guest presenter in 2002 and 2003 it will be interesting to see how much has changed and meet up with colleagues old and new.
How Champions are Made
29 June 2011
While in sunny Corfu recently I read a great book called 'Bounce - How Champions are made' by Matthew Syed. This appealed to my interest in optimum performance and fulfilment of potential.
Hypnosis on the NHS debated
09 June 2011
It was good to see a constructive discussion on Breakfast TV about the use of hypnosis for medical purposes. A doctor from the Royal College of Medicine who uses hypnosis outlined how recent research validated the use of hypnosis for some conditions, especially anxiety, pain control and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
New venue for open courses
13 May 2011
I'm delighted to announce that the new venue for our open training courses is now the Waverley Day Centre in Kenilworth Warwickshire. This has a number of benefits for course participants in that it is spacious and adjoins a pleasant garden area.
Talking of weddings...
05 May 2011
One of the joys I experience as a hypnotherapist and EFT Practitioner is helping people to feel relaxed for special occasions.
Peter meets new national standards
04 May 2011
I'm pleased to announce that I have become one of the first in the country to achieve a new national standard of excellence for hypnotherapy and have been registered by the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the UK regulator for complementary healthcare.
In-Demand Training for Changing Times
07 April 2011
I have noticed this year that in the current environment, the priorities for employee development have changed significantly. This has been reflected in the rise in popularity of three of our corporate courses. Here are the top three:
NLP and other techniques for pain relief
01 April 2011
Last weekend was the NLP for Practitioners Training which I ran. As usual it was good to work with participants from a wide range of backgrounds who wanted to help their clients or patients. One particular feature of the course was pain relief.
Diverse range of participants for EFT training
16 January 2011
Participants travelled from far and wide including France, Kent, Pembrokeshire, Suffolk and Birmingham to attend the Training at the weekend. As always there was an interesting range of backgrounds such as clinical psychology, hypnotherapy, shiatsu and reiki.
Providing Workshops for the NHS
05 January 2011
As the NHS makes cutbacks in 2011, employees are being placed in a potential redundancy situation. We are pleased to be able to support them having been commissioned by the NHS to provide a series of workshops on Adapting to Change beginning in January 2011.
Appointments over the Christmas period
24 December 2010
If you are interested in making an appointment, 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.
EFT and Sports Performance
19 November 2010
A recent article in Cycling Weekly magazine described psychology as "...the final frontier when it comes to sports performance". If that is the case then we are limiting ourselves merely to the foothills when there is a far richer territory to explore. Rather than being the final frontier, traditional psychology is more like a neighbouring county. We have been there, think we know something about it but may not go back.
Has Ed Miliband got what it takes?
01 October 2010
This week I was running an Influencing Skills Training for a company called Innospec Inc. in Ellesmere Port. At the same time Ed Miliband was giving his first speech as leader to the Labour Party Conference. So influencing was in the forefront of my mind as I watched some of his speech on the evening news.
Free Downloads
26 August 2010
Whether or not you can join us for the EFT Language Skills Masterclass on the 5th September, you might like to view two papers I have written on using language with EFT. They are both available as free downloads on this page.
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.
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.
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.
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 ins
Gary 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.
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.
During this experiential workshop you will discover how to use EFT to:
Busy Few Weeks!
16 November 2012
I’m really looking forward to running the Pain Management Techniques Workshop tomorrow. Having used the techniques for many years to help people it’s nice to bring together everything I have learned and used in one workshop.
Research Shows Hypnosis Reduces Hot Flushes
02 November 2012
Researchers in the United States recently discovered that hypnosis can significantly reduce hot flushes in post menopausal women. In the study at Baylor University Texas, 185 women were treated by clinical hypnotherapists over a five week period producing a reduction in symptoms of 70 percent.
EFT TrainingThis Weekend
24 October 2012
After 14 years of providing EFT training, this weekend must be the first time there will be more men on the course than women. Hurrah for the boys! It will be the third time I’ve delivered the new EFT Master Practitioner Training and as always I’m looking forward to it immensely. Wonderful things always happen with this weird stuff :)
"The Audience" TV Programme and Dilemmas
18 September 2012
I was intrigued when I read reviews about a new Chanel 4 programme called “The Audience” screened on Thursday evenings. It’s a reality programme where each week someone has a real life dilemma and the audience are fifty strangers who follow the person around, and at the end tell him or her how to resolve their dilemma. I succumbed to watching the first episode the other night.
Intentions and Interference
06 September 2012
A couple of years ago I was cycling in a big event from Blenheim Palace and around the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. I had been looking forward to it, but on the day there was a continuous deluge, in fact it was the wettest day of the year. About half way through the seventy mile ride I found myself soaked to the skin, a bit adrift from other riders and feeling sorry for myself. But I saw a rider in the distance and figured that if I got behind him I would get bit of a tow.
The problem with grief.
14 August 2012
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.
Why is it so hard to lose weight?
16 July 2012
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.
Article: EFT & Timelines
24 June 2012
In this short article I provide an insight into working with timelines physically, and the benefits of this approach in uncovering and changing limiting beliefs with EFT. The unique EFT and Timelines Masterclass is on Sunday 15th July.
We all map time onto physical space as a timeline, even if we may not be fully aware of it. Most commonly the past is located either on the left or behind you and the future is either on the right or in front of you.
Review of the Latest EFT Certification Training
31 May 2012
EFT Master Practitioner Training Full
23 May 2012
All places have been filled for the new EFT Master Practitioner Training this week. I also provide this EFT training for groups and organisations who would like me to provide it for them. Please email me if you are interested at peter@delves.co.uk.
One place available for EFT Training
18 May 2012
There is a place available on the EFT course 25-27 May. Although previously full, someone is transferring to the October course. So if you want to train as an EFT Master Practitioner then this is an opportunity to join the fourteen others who have signed up. More details here.
Changing Eating Habits
15 May 2012
Last weekend was the second running of the one day workshop "Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Habits". Most advice on changing eating is based on giving you rules to apply. The problem with rules is that people break them, especially where food is concerned.
Thought for Food: An Aspect of Mindful Eating
10 May 2012
In a recent e-newsletter I described how you think about the destination of different foods can be a key aspect of changing eating patterns. It's is a feature of my workshop Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Patterns on Sunday 13th May.
If you would like a copy of this article please email me at peter@delves.co.uk.
The Top 6 Associations for Overeating
18 April 2012
Workshop Reflections
21 March 2012
Last Saturday nineteen participants enjoyed (or so they tell me) a workshop on the Enneagram. This involved learning about personality patterns and motivations. I linked the day with the "hero's journey" a metaphor for personal development which is reflected in myths and legends through the ages.
Do you do what you intend?
06 March 2012
How does your personality style influence you?
I'm raring to go for the Enneagram in Action workshop on Saturday 17th March. If you are one of the nineteen enthusiastic participants who have enrolled already, you will be receiving some more information at the end of this week. This will be a dynamic and rewarding day. Rewarding for others too as the 'pay it forward' principle means that instead of paying me for the workshop, you pay someone else in some way. There is still time to grab one of the few remaining places.
Have we got the psychological edge at the Olympics?
03 March 2012
Having read an article on 'Brain Training' in Cycling Plus magazine I'm somewhat worried about our athletes at the London Olympics.
First EFT Master Practitioners
23 February 2012
Last week saw seven enthusiastic delegates take part in the new EFT training format which provides the AMT's EFT Master Practitioner qualification.
New Seminar:Your Working Brain
10 February 2012
A new open training seminar Your Working Brain is taking place on the morning of Friday 16th March in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Also available to be held for organisations in-house, this open event provides a low-cost personal develpment opportunity for managers, professionals and other employees.
2nd Article: Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Habits
03 February 2012
In my previous article I described the rationale behind my new workshop "Retrain Your Brain for New Eating Habits" which is on Saturday 25th February.
Self-Hypnosis & Relaxation Workshop
25 January 2012
Latest Course News
10 January 2012
Self-Hypnosis Workshop Proving Popular
29 December 2011
Many Kinds of Influence
29 November 2011
November 2011 has been an eventful month. It's been all about influence - the ability to affect change, whether that is in others or yourself.
EFT & Alcohol Reduction
20 October 2011
This weekend (21-23 October) sees my 13th year teaching EFT and I'm still fascinated by how easy it is to learn and the startling results that it produces.
Conference Presentation on Work-Life Balance
20 September 2011
Last week I was guest presenter at a conference in Leeds for Roche (UK) the pharmaceutical company. My theme was work-life balance and the challenge was to present something meaningful in forty-five minutes!
Masterclass Update
29 August 2011
So far we have ten EFT Practitioners signed up for the EFT Language Skills Masterclass this Sunday 4th September. If you haven't enrolled already there's still time to join us!
Announcement: EFT Language Skills Masterclass 4th September 2011
04 August 2011
The popular EFT Language Skills Masterclass takes place on on Sunday 4th September 2011.
Guest Presenter at the European EFT & Energy Psychology Conference
27 July 2011
I'm delighted to be presenting at this year's European Conference 12th & 13th November 20011. Having been guest presenter in 2002 and 2003 it will be interesting to see how much has changed and meet up with colleagues old and new.
How Champions are Made
29 June 2011
While in sunny Corfu recently I read a great book called 'Bounce - How Champions are made' by Matthew Syed. This appealed to my interest in optimum performance and fulfilment of potential.
Hypnosis on the NHS debated
09 June 2011
It was good to see a constructive discussion on Breakfast TV about the use of hypnosis for medical purposes. A doctor from the Royal College of Medicine who uses hypnosis outlined how recent research validated the use of hypnosis for some conditions, especially anxiety, pain control and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
New venue for open courses
13 May 2011
I'm delighted to announce that the new venue for our open training courses is now the Waverley Day Centre in Kenilworth Warwickshire. This has a number of benefits for course participants in that it is spacious and adjoins a pleasant garden area.
Talking of weddings...
05 May 2011
One of the joys I experience as a hypnotherapist and EFT Practitioner is helping people to feel relaxed for special occasions.
Peter meets new national standards
04 May 2011
I'm pleased to announce that I have become one of the first in the country to achieve a new national standard of excellence for hypnotherapy and have been registered by the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the UK regulator for complementary healthcare.
In-Demand Training for Changing Times
07 April 2011
I have noticed this year that in the current environment, the priorities for employee development have changed significantly. This has been reflected in the rise in popularity of three of our corporate courses. Here are the top three:
NLP and other techniques for pain relief
01 April 2011
Last weekend was the NLP for Practitioners Training which I ran. As usual it was good to work with participants from a wide range of backgrounds who wanted to help their clients or patients. One particular feature of the course was pain relief.
Diverse range of participants for EFT training
16 January 2011
Participants travelled from far and wide including France, Kent, Pembrokeshire, Suffolk and Birmingham to attend the Training at the weekend. As always there was an interesting range of backgrounds such as clinical psychology, hypnotherapy, shiatsu and reiki.
Providing Workshops for the NHS
05 January 2011
As the NHS makes cutbacks in 2011, employees are being placed in a potential redundancy situation. We are pleased to be able to support them having been commissioned by the NHS to provide a series of workshops on Adapting to Change beginning in January 2011.
Appointments over the Christmas period
24 December 2010
If you are interested in making an appointment, 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.
EFT and Sports Performance
19 November 2010
A recent article in Cycling Weekly magazine described psychology as "...the final frontier when it comes to sports performance". If that is the case then we are limiting ourselves merely to the foothills when there is a far richer territory to explore. Rather than being the final frontier, traditional psychology is more like a neighbouring county. We have been there, think we know something about it but may not go back.
Has Ed Miliband got what it takes?
01 October 2010
This week I was running an Influencing Skills Training for a company called Innospec Inc. in Ellesmere Port. At the same time Ed Miliband was giving his first speech as leader to the Labour Party Conference. So influencing was in the forefront of my mind as I watched some of his speech on the evening news.
Free Downloads
26 August 2010
Whether or not you can join us for the EFT Language Skills Masterclass on the 5th September, you might like to view two papers I have written on using language with EFT. They are both available as free downloads on this page.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.