The HEARTS Process with Ann Carter and Dr Peter Mackereth
‘ The HEARTS Process ‘
May 26th and 27th 2024
~effective comfort techniques for use with patients and carers at all stages of illness
with Ann Carter BA Dip Health Ed Cert Ed Cert NLP Dip NM
(Lead Trainer & Creator of the HEARTS Process)
and co-teacher Dr Peter Mackereth PhD MA RN Dip Nursing Cert Ed AoR Hon member IFPA member
Would you like to develop your skills so quickly and easily you could
- reduce tension and stress,
- enhance relaxation and sleep
- promote feelings of well being
Then join us for this unique two-day course …………
HEARTS was originally designed for situations when massage or aromatherapy were inappropriate, but there was still a need for well intentioned touch and the sound of a calm voice. (HEARTS is an abbreviation for Hands-on, Empathy, Aromas, Relaxation, Textures and Sound)
Feedback suggests that the techniques are particularly suitable for use “in the moment,” where people are anxious, in pain, unable to sleep or where patients and carers find talking difficult. HEARTS can be given through clothes & bed covers so there is no need for patients to remove clothing.
During the two days you will learn different ways of using skillful touch, either on its own or combined with the human voice. Easy to use relaxation techniques which can be adapted for any situation are also covered. The workshop will give you a versatile package for working with almost anyone, anywhere, and at any time.
N.B. You don’t have to be an aromatherapist or a complementary therapist to benefit from this course – the approach is suitable for nurses and nursing assistants in hospitals, hospices, and care/nursing homes
Course Cost: €250
For further info/application :
Email: goldeneggholistic@gmail.com
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Further details on trainers:
Ann Carter BA. Dip. Health Ed., Cert. Ed., Cert. NLP., Dip. NM
Ann’s background is in training and health promotion, and she has worked as a complementary therapist and teacher since 1989. She first became involved in working with people who have cancer in 1993, when she joined the staff of the Neil Cliffe Centre in Manchester as an aromatherapist. At the Centre, which catered for out-patients who could self-refer to the service, Ann became involved in numerous therapeutic activities; these involved aromatherapy, massage, and providing relaxation sessions for patient groups and individuals. To meet the needs of individuals at different stages of illness, Ann developed a therapeutic approach called ‘HEARTS’, and she has run many 2-day workshops to train therapists and health care professionals to use this approach. Ann has co-ordinated the complementary therapy service across the 3 sites of St Ann’s Hospice in Manchester, (including the Neil Cliffe Centre). She has also worked as a senior complementary therapist at the Christie and has played a significant role as education co-lead for the Integrative Therapies Training Programme. This role involved programme planning and devising some of the courses for developing the therapeutic skills of complementary therapists. She has also devised and facilitated many patient groups; topics have included Stress Management, Relaxation Skills, Managing Fatigue and Positive Approaches to Managing Anxiety. Ann continues to deliver courses for health professionals working in dementia care, hospice, and community settings.
Recent Books
Carter A Mackereth P (2019) Combining Touch and Relaxation Skills for Cancer Care: the HEARTS process Jessica Kingsley Publications. London.
Carter A Mackereth P (2017) Aromatherapy, Massage and Relaxation in Cancer Care: An Integrative Resource for Practitioners. Jessica Kingsley Publications. London
Mackereth P Carter A Stringer J (2014) Complementary therapy approaches to pain. (Ed. H van Griensven) Pain – a Textbook for Clinicians. Elsevier Science. London.
Mackereth P Carter (2008) Complementary Therapies. In: Payne S, Seymour J & Ingleton C (Eds). Palliative Care Nursing: Principles and Evidence for Practice. 2nd edition McGraw-Hill Press: Maidenhead
Mackereth P Carter A (Eds) (2006) Massage & Bodywork: adapting therapies for cancer care. Elsevier Science.
Sample of Journal Papers
Mackereth P Carter A Maycock P (submitted) Aromatic Calm Techniques (ACTs) for needle anxiety and phobia. International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy
Carter A Mackereth P (in press) Developing teaching skills: asking HEARTS Process Trainees
Mackereth P Maycock P Carter A (2022) Aromapots: a potent stand-alone intervention and a winning combination with an Aromastick. In Essence IFPA 20(2): 9-12.
Mackereth P Maycock P Carter (2022) The anosmia, acupressure, aromastick and aromapots project. International Therapist Winter Edition 48-49.
Mackereth P Maycock P Carter A (2021) To sniff or to waft? The art and science of blending and proffering an aromastick. Aromatherapy Times IFA 130:38-41.
Mackereth P Carter A (2021) Lessons of a Lifetime with Peter Mackereth and Ann Carter. International Therapist. Spring Edition. p.46.
Mackereth P Carter A (2020) Finding Your Voice in a Pandemic. International Therapist FHT July Edition p.57.
Mackereth P Carter A Maycock P (2020) Aromasticks and aromatic memories: a HEARTS Process approach to installation. Aromatherapy Times IFA 124:38-41
Carter A Mackereth P Maycock P (2019) Using three senses: aromatic memories. International Therapist. 129: 41-42
Mackereth P Carter A (2019) The Material Therapist. Internationalist Therapist.128:12-15.
Carter A (2015) The HEARTS Process and its potential role in elderly care. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy 10: 14-21.
Carter A Tomlinson L Maycock P Mackereth P Hackman E (2011) Anchoring aromasticks using sensory language. In Essence. 10(3): 24-26.
Carter A Maycock P Mackereth P (2011). Aromasticks in clinical practice. In Essence. 10(2): 16-19.
Carter A Mackereth P Tavares M Donald G (2009) Take me to a Clinical Aromatherapist. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy. 6,1: 3-8.
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Dr Peter A Mackereth Co-teacher HEARTS Process training programme
Honorary Lecturer/Researcher The Christie NHS Foundation Trust & Nurse Therapist St Ann’s Hospice Manchester.
Peter has worked as a nurse in intensive care, neurology and oncology. He has also been a Nurse Lecturer and Reader within the University setting. Peter has an MA in Medical Ethics and has completed a PhD project examining reflexology vs. relaxation training for people with Multiple Sclerosis. He has trained in acupuncture, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy/massage and reflexology. Peter works with Ann Carter facilitating The HEARTS Process training courses and has been a co-author on several related texts and articles.
Peter speaks nationally and internationally on complementary therapies, cancer care and smoking cessation. For 15 years Peter led the Complementary Health & Wellbeing Team at The Christie in Manchester. He established and evaluated a staff therapy service and has been providing clinical supervision to nurses and therapists for over 20 years. Peter’s recent and on-going studies include evaluating interventions for needle anxiety and phobia, fatigue, smoking cessation, peripheral neuropathy, and lung cancer related breathlessness.
Recent Books
Carter A Mackereth P (2019) Combining Touch and Relaxation Skills for Cancer Care: the HEARTS process Jessica Kingsley Publications. London.
Carter A Mackereth P (2017) Aromatherapy, Massage and Relaxation in Cancer Care: An Integrative Resource for Practitioners. Jessica Kingsley Publications. London
Mackereth P Carter A Stringer J (2014) Complementary therapy approaches to pain. (Ed. H van Griensven) Pain – a Textbook for Clinicians. Elsevier Science. London.
Tiran D Mackereth P (2010) Clinical Reflexology. 2nd Edition. Elsevier Science.
Cawthorn A Mackereth P (2010) Integrated hypnotherapy: a complementary approach to clinical practice. Elsevier Science.
Sample of Journal Papers
Mackereth P Carter A Maycock P (submitted) Aromatic Calm Techniques (ACTs) for needle anxiety and phobia. International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy
Carter A Mackereth P (in press) Developing teaching skills: asking HEARTS Process Trainees
Mackereth P Maycock P Carter A (2022) Aromapots: a potent stand-alone intervention and a winning combination with an Aromastick. In Essence IFPA 20(2): 9-12.
Mackereth P Maycock P Carter (2022) The anosmia, acupressure, aromastick and aromapots project. International Therapist Winter Edition 48-49.
Mackereth P Maycock P Carter A (2021) To sniff or to waft? The art and science of blending and proffering an aromastick. Aromatherapy Times IFA 130:38-41.
Mackereth P Carter A (2021) Lessons of a Lifetime with Peter Mackereth and Ann Carter. International Therapist. Spring Edition. p.46.
Mackereth P Carter A (2020) Finding Your Voice in a Pandemic. International Therapist FHT July Edition p.57.
Mackereth P Carter A Maycock P (2020) Aromasticks and aromatic memories: a HEARTS Process approach to installation. Aromatherapy Times IFA 124:38-41
Carter A Mackereth P Maycock P (2019) Using three senses: aromatic memories. International Therapist. 129: 41-42
Mackereth P Carter A (2019) The Material Therapist. Internationalist Therapist.128:12-15.
Mackereth P Maycock P (2017) Treating the symptom, not the cause. International Therapist. Winter Edition 12-16.
Mackereth P Tomlinson L (2016) Considering the relationship between the needle, patient and cannulators. British Journal of Nursing. 25 (2) 2-3.
Mackereth P Hackman E Knowles R Mehrez A (2015) The value of stress relieving techniques. Cancer Nursing Practice. 14(4): 14-21.
Mackereth P Maycock P (2014) Aromatherapy and the SYMPTOM model. In Essence. 13(3):9-12.
Mackereth P Hackman E Knowles R Mehrez A (2014) The value of complementary therapies for carers witnessing patients’ medical procedures. Cancer Nursing Practice. 13(9):32-38.
Maycock P Mackereth P Mehrez A Tomlinson L Stringer J (2014) Self-soothing in a tube. International Therapist. 109: 21-23.
Hackman E Mak T Mackereth P Tomlinson L Mehrez A (2013) Reducing “Bert’s” distress: a CALM model of dementia care in oncology. British Journal of Nursing. 22(4) S20-24.
Hackman E Mackereth P Maycock Orrett L Stringer J (2012) Expanding the use of aromasticks for surgical and day care patients. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy. 8; 10-15.
Mackereth P, Tomlinson L Orrett L Manifold J Hackman E (2012) Needle with Ease: rapid stress management techniques British Journal of Nursing. 21(14): S18-22.
Carter A Tomlinson L Maycock P Mackereth P Hackman E (2011) Anchoring aromasticks using sensory language. In Essence. 10(3): 24-26.
Carter A Maycock P Mackereth P (2011). Aromasticks in clinical practice. In Essence. 10(2): 16-19.
Maycock P Mackereth P (2010) Going Smoke –Free Can aromatherapy help? In Essence. 8, 4:9-12.
Carter A Mackereth P Tavares M Donald G (2009) Take me to a Clinical Aromatherapist. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy. 6,1: 3-8.
