The document discusses various treatments for helping the body cope with withdrawal from chemical dependency. It describes the many physical effects withdrawal can have on the body and recommends exercise, yoga, nutrition, acupuncture, massage therapy, outdoor therapy, and tai chi to help address withdrawal symptoms and support the body's recovery process. Yoga in particular is highlighted for its ability to reduce cravings, anxiety, and stress while calming the body through breathing exercises.
Yoga and meditation have shown benefits in treating PTSD symptoms based on several studies. A pilot study found that patients assigned to yoga had greater decreases in PTSD symptoms of intrusions and hyperarousal than those assigned to dialectical behavior therapy. Yoga is thought to help by teaching patients to focus on bodily sensations and moderate arousal levels. The Veterans Administration has also implemented PTSD treatment programs utilizing yoga, meditation, and other mind-body practices.
ABSTRACT: “Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet,” said Rudyard Kipling. This dichotomy however seems to have been overcome in recent times, as many eastern healing traditions have slowly and steadily percolated the health care system worldwide. This is especially true of mind–body therapies that focus on the health promotive intrinsic connections that exist between the human brain, mind, body, and individual behaviour. This includes techniques of meditation (mantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, and others), qi gong, tai chi, and yoga.
This article appeared in the Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1): 29-41.
The document provides information about yoga meditation centre in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. It discusses the benefits of yoga, which involves body postures, controlled breathing, meditation and mantras. Yoga can benefit physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health. It describes different types of yoga including Hatha, Raja, Bhakti, Jnana and Karma yoga. The purpose of yoga is listed as personality growth, disease prevention and productivity. Research shows yoga can effectively manage various clinical issues like hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, obesity, skeletal problems and more. It outlines yoga poses and their benefits for specific health conditions.
It is well established that stress weakens our immune system. Scientific research in recent times has showed that the physiological, psychological and biochemical effects of Yoga are of an anti-stress nature. Mechanisms postulated included the restoration of autonomic balance as well as an improvement in restorative, regenerative and rehabilitative capacities of the individual. A healthy inner sense of well being produced by a life of Yoga percolates down through the different levels of our existence from the higher to the lower producing health and wellbeing of a holistic nature.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to medical practices that are not part of conventional Western medicine. CAM practices can be used together with or instead of conventional treatments. CAM includes manipulative practices like chiropractic and massage therapy that involve manipulating the body; biologically based practices using herbs, vitamins, and supplements; mind-body practices like meditation, yoga, and hypnosis; and energy medicine practices like acupuncture. Research suggests some CAM practices can help treat pain, but their effectiveness depends on the individual and condition. It is important to talk to a health care provider before starting any CAM treatment.
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "to join" or "yoke". While the exact origins are uncertain, evidence shows yoga postures dating back to 3000 BC. Modern yoga is based on principles like proper exercise, diet, breathing, and meditation. Yoga therapy uses techniques like postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to treat issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and physical ailments. Potential benefits include improvements to mood, stress reduction, physical strength and flexibility, and disease prevention. Risks include physical injury if done incorrectly or mental instability from too much practice.
The document discusses yoga and meditation. It provides information on the origins and principles of yoga from ancient India. Yoga is described as a practice that aims to unite the mind, body and spirit through poses, breathing exercises and meditation. The document then outlines some of the physiological, psychological and biochemical benefits of yoga, such as reduced stress, improved flexibility and balance, and decreased anxiety and depression. It also provides instructions for various yoga poses and exercises. Meditation is defined as a mental discipline to relax the thinking mind and reach a deeper state of awareness.
Yoga and meditation have shown benefits in treating PTSD symptoms based on several studies. A pilot study found that patients assigned to yoga had greater decreases in PTSD symptoms of intrusions and hyperarousal than those assigned to dialectical behavior therapy. Yoga is thought to help by teaching patients to focus on bodily sensations and moderate arousal levels. The Veterans Administration has also implemented PTSD treatment programs utilizing yoga, meditation, and other mind-body practices.
ABSTRACT: “Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet,” said Rudyard Kipling. This dichotomy however seems to have been overcome in recent times, as many eastern healing traditions have slowly and steadily percolated the health care system worldwide. This is especially true of mind–body therapies that focus on the health promotive intrinsic connections that exist between the human brain, mind, body, and individual behaviour. This includes techniques of meditation (mantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, and others), qi gong, tai chi, and yoga.
This article appeared in the Annals of SBV 2014; 3 (1): 29-41.
The document provides information about yoga meditation centre in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. It discusses the benefits of yoga, which involves body postures, controlled breathing, meditation and mantras. Yoga can benefit physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health. It describes different types of yoga including Hatha, Raja, Bhakti, Jnana and Karma yoga. The purpose of yoga is listed as personality growth, disease prevention and productivity. Research shows yoga can effectively manage various clinical issues like hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, obesity, skeletal problems and more. It outlines yoga poses and their benefits for specific health conditions.
It is well established that stress weakens our immune system. Scientific research in recent times has showed that the physiological, psychological and biochemical effects of Yoga are of an anti-stress nature. Mechanisms postulated included the restoration of autonomic balance as well as an improvement in restorative, regenerative and rehabilitative capacities of the individual. A healthy inner sense of well being produced by a life of Yoga percolates down through the different levels of our existence from the higher to the lower producing health and wellbeing of a holistic nature.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to medical practices that are not part of conventional Western medicine. CAM practices can be used together with or instead of conventional treatments. CAM includes manipulative practices like chiropractic and massage therapy that involve manipulating the body; biologically based practices using herbs, vitamins, and supplements; mind-body practices like meditation, yoga, and hypnosis; and energy medicine practices like acupuncture. Research suggests some CAM practices can help treat pain, but their effectiveness depends on the individual and condition. It is important to talk to a health care provider before starting any CAM treatment.
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "to join" or "yoke". While the exact origins are uncertain, evidence shows yoga postures dating back to 3000 BC. Modern yoga is based on principles like proper exercise, diet, breathing, and meditation. Yoga therapy uses techniques like postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to treat issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and physical ailments. Potential benefits include improvements to mood, stress reduction, physical strength and flexibility, and disease prevention. Risks include physical injury if done incorrectly or mental instability from too much practice.
The document discusses yoga and meditation. It provides information on the origins and principles of yoga from ancient India. Yoga is described as a practice that aims to unite the mind, body and spirit through poses, breathing exercises and meditation. The document then outlines some of the physiological, psychological and biochemical benefits of yoga, such as reduced stress, improved flexibility and balance, and decreased anxiety and depression. It also provides instructions for various yoga poses and exercises. Meditation is defined as a mental discipline to relax the thinking mind and reach a deeper state of awareness.
Yoga as a mode of therapy has become extremely popular, and a great number of studies and systematic reviews offer scientific evidence of its potential in treating a wide range of psychosomatic conditions. Healthy life can be considered as a by-product of practicing yogic techniques since it has been observed that yoga practitioners are physically and mentally healthier and have better coping skills to stressors than the normal population. This review paper details some of the health promoting benefits of yoga as well as discusses the important cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions in which it may have preventive, supportive, curative and rehabilitative potential. Role of yoga in stress, mental health, cancer, pregnancy and childhood are also detailed. Mechanisms for such beneficial physiological, biochemical and psychological effects are discussed. Psycho-neuro-endocrine changes including correction of GABAergic activity, and parasympathetic activation coupled with decreased reactivity of sympathoadrenal system and HPA axis are highlighted. Changes in the various evaluated parameters for different conditions are detailed and discussed with ample references. Though most studies and reviews suggest a number of areas where yoga may be beneficial, more research is required for virtually every one of them to establish their benefits conclusively. This is true in the process of introducing any new therapy into the modern health care system and is not surprising when we consider that the proper studies on yoga as a therapeutic modality are not older than a few decades. It is important to develop objective measures of various mind-body therapies and their techniques while including them in intervention trials. An overview is given of the lacunae present in the reviewed studies and suggestions given for improvements in future studies. In conclusion, we can say that yoga has preventive, promotive as well as curative potential and that a yogic lifestyle confers many advantages to the practitioner. Since lifestyle related diseases are alarmingly on the rise in our modern society, yogic lifestyle that is cost effective and relatively safe, should be given a special place in preventing and managing these diseases.
Dr Ananda's lecture class at Dr MGR Medical University.
He was invited to deliver lecture as Resource Person on “Research in Yoga” for the 25th workshop on Research Methodology and Bio- Statistics for AYUSH PG Students and Researchers organised by Department of Siddha of the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
This document summarizes ways for family lawyers to cope with stress in their practice, as presented by the Alberta Lawyers' Assistance Society (Assist). It discusses the stresses of being a family lawyer and signs of depression, stress, and anxiety. It then outlines Assist's services and recommends the NESTS approach to self-care: focusing on Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Time for yourself, and Social Support. Resources on compassion fatigue, stress management techniques, and mental health are also provided.
In modern times when the terms Yoga and Yoga therapy have become synonymous, this paper is but a small attempt to put into perspective what Yoga therapy can offer us as an integrative system of wholistic well being.
This document discusses technostress and how yoga can help combat it. It defines technostress as a modern disease of adaptation caused by an inability to cope with computer technologies in a healthy manner. Symptoms include anxiety, irritability, and headaches. Yoga is presented as a holistic approach to reducing stress through physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and cultivating a detached attitude. Specific yoga practices like pranayama, relaxation, and mindfulness are recommended to help manage stress and technostress.
Alternative & complementary therapies in midwiferyManu Aravind
Traditional Chinese Medicine originated in China 4000 years ago and is based on the concept of qi (vital energy) and the balance of yin and yang in the body. Acupuncture and acupressure involve stimulating points along meridian pathways to restore balance. Herbal medicine, massage, tai chi, and meditation are also components of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Application for Yoga for Stress ManagementSatwa Yoga
The most important point is to recognize the source of the negative stress.
This is not an admission of weakness or inability to cope! It is a way to identify the problem and plan measures to overcome it.Yoga is a universal practical discipline. Yoga is harmony that provides peace & poise, health & Happiness.It is a tool to develop Human Resources
Yoga for Healthy & Happy Living”- An Awareness Programme for Senior Citizens conducted by Meena Ramanathan Coordinator -cum -Yoga Therapist, CYTER, MGMCRI on 7th August 2014 at Pelican Serene Village, Pondicherry.
Yoga can play an important role in the prevention and management of lifestyle disorders. Some key points:
1. Yoga is a holistic practice that focuses on physical exercise, diet, relaxation, and relationships. It aims to improve physical, mental, and spiritual health.
2. Yoga techniques like asanas, pranayamas, and meditation can help reduce stress, inflammation, blood pressure, heart rate and improve mood, sleep, and metabolic health. This reduces risk factors for conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
3. Integrating yoga with modern medicine through lifestyle changes, stress management, and physical postures/breathing can help prevent and manage lifestyle disorders in a comprehensive way. More research
The document discusses the integrated approach of yoga therapy according to Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran. It discusses the concepts of health, disease, and the body according to modern science and ancient yogic texts. It explains that stress born illnesses originate from imbalances in the subtle sheaths (kosas) of the body starting from the mental sheath (manomaya kosa) and can manifest physically. Yoga helps reduce stress and bring balance to the kosas through techniques like asanas, pranayama, meditation and kriyas.
We are today faced with numerous debilitating chronic illnesses related to aging, environment, and hedonistic lifestyle, such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular diseases as well as many incurable diseases such as AIDS. Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques including Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. It is imperative that advances in medicine include the wholistic approach of Yoga to face the current challenges in health care. The antiquity of Yoga must be united with the innovations of modern medicine to improve quality of life throughout the world. While modern medicine has a lot to offer humankind in its treatment and management of acute illness, accidents and communicable diseases, Yoga has a lot to offer in terms of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative methods in addition to many management methods to tackle modern illnesses. While modern science looks outward for the cause of all ills, the Yogi searches the depth of his own self. This two way search can lead us to many answers for the troubles that plague modern man. It is suggested that a two way integration of the experimentally tempered modern science with the experientially modelled science of Yoga can lead us to many answers for challenges plaguing modern humankind such as debilitating chronic illnesses related to aging, environment, and hedonistic lifestyle. Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques including Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. It is imperative that advances in medicine include the wholistic approach of Yoga to face the current challenges in health care. The antiquity of Yoga must be united with the innovations of modern medicine to improve quality of life throughout the world.
This document discusses yoga as a method for managing stress. It defines stress and outlines its physical impacts. Yoga is described as a 5,000 year old practice that unites body, mind and spirit. Research shows yoga can decrease cortisol levels and lower blood pressure by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. Practicing yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditation can reduce stress by promoting relaxation, focus and inner healing. While yoga requires commitment, it provides mental and physical benefits for stress management without medications.
Yoga therapy specifically applies yogic tools like postures, breathwork and meditation to address an individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs related to various health concerns. It can help with issues like chronic pain, neurological disorders, mental health issues, illness and general well-being. Yoga therapy sessions are more tailored to the individual than general yoga classes, with a therapeutic relationship and practices customized to each client's goals. Certified yoga therapists receive over 1,000 hours of training across relevant subjects like anatomy, psychology and a clinical practicum, compared to 200 hours for general yoga teachers. Research is growing around the biopsychosocial benefits of yoga therapy for various conditions.
Yoga for Nursing Students: Rationale & Psychophysical Benefits
A presentation for the HPE2016 conference by Dr. Meena Ramanathan (Cordinator-cum-Yoga Therapist CYTER), Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani (Deputy Director CYTER) and Dr K Renuka (Dean, Faculty of Nursing), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, India.
Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI's presentation during the Plenary Session of the 6th InSPA International Conference and 3rd International Conference of the Department of Applied Psychology of Pondicherry University on 15 Oct 2016.
The document discusses introducing yoga as a curricular subject in colleges to benefit students. It outlines the eight limbs of classical yoga and their benefits, including improved stress management and health. Introducing yoga in colleges could help reduce stress from academics, social pressures, and illness/injury through yoga's relaxation response and benefits like increased focus, strength, and immune function. The document provides contact information for yoga workshops and counseling services related to stress, addiction, and medical conditions.
The document defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and discusses several CAM modalities. It describes CAM as non-traditional practices used together with or in place of conventional medicine. Several CAM therapies are then outlined, including alternative medical systems like traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, mind-body interventions such as meditation and hypnosis, biologically based therapies like herbalism, and body-based methods including massage, chiropractic, and hydrotherapy. Reasons people use CAM and considerations for nurses are also presented.
Therapeutic applications of yoga - a scientific approach_Shama.pptShama
1. The document discusses the therapeutic applications of yoga for treating various stress-related ailments and diseases. It explains how yoga helps balance the mind and nervous system to reduce stress.
2. Specific yoga practices like pranayama, asanas, relaxation and meditation techniques are recommended for diseases like asthma, arthritis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
3. Regular yoga practice can help manage stress levels and bring mental, physical and emotional balance to help prevent and cure lifestyle diseases. It is a low-cost and patient-centric approach compared to modern allopathic medicine.
I was asked to do a presentation on positive self-talk for the county's National Association for Mental Illness support group and this is what developed. First a description of the differences of types of self-talk and then a couple how to's to get you there. Energy follows thought so I combine hypnosis with energy ''medicine'' to help others get optimal results.I am a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, EFT-CC, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, and Reiki Master-Teacher, Reconnective Healing level III. No, I do not do entertainment stage shows, instead provide motivational presentations and programs.
Chemical Dependency and the Family - October 2012Dawn Farm
"Chemical Dependency and the Family" was presented on October 30, 2012; by Dr. Lynn Kleiman Malinoff, Ed.D. Chemical dependency affects all members of the family, not just the person with the alcohol or other drug addiction. This program provides participants with a basic understanding of how addiction impacts each member of a family. The presenter describes the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please see http://www.dawnfarm.org.
Yoga as a mode of therapy has become extremely popular, and a great number of studies and systematic reviews offer scientific evidence of its potential in treating a wide range of psychosomatic conditions. Healthy life can be considered as a by-product of practicing yogic techniques since it has been observed that yoga practitioners are physically and mentally healthier and have better coping skills to stressors than the normal population. This review paper details some of the health promoting benefits of yoga as well as discusses the important cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions in which it may have preventive, supportive, curative and rehabilitative potential. Role of yoga in stress, mental health, cancer, pregnancy and childhood are also detailed. Mechanisms for such beneficial physiological, biochemical and psychological effects are discussed. Psycho-neuro-endocrine changes including correction of GABAergic activity, and parasympathetic activation coupled with decreased reactivity of sympathoadrenal system and HPA axis are highlighted. Changes in the various evaluated parameters for different conditions are detailed and discussed with ample references. Though most studies and reviews suggest a number of areas where yoga may be beneficial, more research is required for virtually every one of them to establish their benefits conclusively. This is true in the process of introducing any new therapy into the modern health care system and is not surprising when we consider that the proper studies on yoga as a therapeutic modality are not older than a few decades. It is important to develop objective measures of various mind-body therapies and their techniques while including them in intervention trials. An overview is given of the lacunae present in the reviewed studies and suggestions given for improvements in future studies. In conclusion, we can say that yoga has preventive, promotive as well as curative potential and that a yogic lifestyle confers many advantages to the practitioner. Since lifestyle related diseases are alarmingly on the rise in our modern society, yogic lifestyle that is cost effective and relatively safe, should be given a special place in preventing and managing these diseases.
Dr Ananda's lecture class at Dr MGR Medical University.
He was invited to deliver lecture as Resource Person on “Research in Yoga” for the 25th workshop on Research Methodology and Bio- Statistics for AYUSH PG Students and Researchers organised by Department of Siddha of the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
This document summarizes ways for family lawyers to cope with stress in their practice, as presented by the Alberta Lawyers' Assistance Society (Assist). It discusses the stresses of being a family lawyer and signs of depression, stress, and anxiety. It then outlines Assist's services and recommends the NESTS approach to self-care: focusing on Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Time for yourself, and Social Support. Resources on compassion fatigue, stress management techniques, and mental health are also provided.
In modern times when the terms Yoga and Yoga therapy have become synonymous, this paper is but a small attempt to put into perspective what Yoga therapy can offer us as an integrative system of wholistic well being.
This document discusses technostress and how yoga can help combat it. It defines technostress as a modern disease of adaptation caused by an inability to cope with computer technologies in a healthy manner. Symptoms include anxiety, irritability, and headaches. Yoga is presented as a holistic approach to reducing stress through physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and cultivating a detached attitude. Specific yoga practices like pranayama, relaxation, and mindfulness are recommended to help manage stress and technostress.
Alternative & complementary therapies in midwiferyManu Aravind
Traditional Chinese Medicine originated in China 4000 years ago and is based on the concept of qi (vital energy) and the balance of yin and yang in the body. Acupuncture and acupressure involve stimulating points along meridian pathways to restore balance. Herbal medicine, massage, tai chi, and meditation are also components of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Application for Yoga for Stress ManagementSatwa Yoga
The most important point is to recognize the source of the negative stress.
This is not an admission of weakness or inability to cope! It is a way to identify the problem and plan measures to overcome it.Yoga is a universal practical discipline. Yoga is harmony that provides peace & poise, health & Happiness.It is a tool to develop Human Resources
Yoga for Healthy & Happy Living”- An Awareness Programme for Senior Citizens conducted by Meena Ramanathan Coordinator -cum -Yoga Therapist, CYTER, MGMCRI on 7th August 2014 at Pelican Serene Village, Pondicherry.
Yoga can play an important role in the prevention and management of lifestyle disorders. Some key points:
1. Yoga is a holistic practice that focuses on physical exercise, diet, relaxation, and relationships. It aims to improve physical, mental, and spiritual health.
2. Yoga techniques like asanas, pranayamas, and meditation can help reduce stress, inflammation, blood pressure, heart rate and improve mood, sleep, and metabolic health. This reduces risk factors for conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
3. Integrating yoga with modern medicine through lifestyle changes, stress management, and physical postures/breathing can help prevent and manage lifestyle disorders in a comprehensive way. More research
The document discusses the integrated approach of yoga therapy according to Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran. It discusses the concepts of health, disease, and the body according to modern science and ancient yogic texts. It explains that stress born illnesses originate from imbalances in the subtle sheaths (kosas) of the body starting from the mental sheath (manomaya kosa) and can manifest physically. Yoga helps reduce stress and bring balance to the kosas through techniques like asanas, pranayama, meditation and kriyas.
We are today faced with numerous debilitating chronic illnesses related to aging, environment, and hedonistic lifestyle, such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular diseases as well as many incurable diseases such as AIDS. Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques including Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. It is imperative that advances in medicine include the wholistic approach of Yoga to face the current challenges in health care. The antiquity of Yoga must be united with the innovations of modern medicine to improve quality of life throughout the world. While modern medicine has a lot to offer humankind in its treatment and management of acute illness, accidents and communicable diseases, Yoga has a lot to offer in terms of preventive, promotive and rehabilitative methods in addition to many management methods to tackle modern illnesses. While modern science looks outward for the cause of all ills, the Yogi searches the depth of his own self. This two way search can lead us to many answers for the troubles that plague modern man. It is suggested that a two way integration of the experimentally tempered modern science with the experientially modelled science of Yoga can lead us to many answers for challenges plaguing modern humankind such as debilitating chronic illnesses related to aging, environment, and hedonistic lifestyle. Modern medical advancements provide the rationale for the integration of various traditional healing techniques including Yoga to promote healing, health, and longevity. It is imperative that advances in medicine include the wholistic approach of Yoga to face the current challenges in health care. The antiquity of Yoga must be united with the innovations of modern medicine to improve quality of life throughout the world.
This document discusses yoga as a method for managing stress. It defines stress and outlines its physical impacts. Yoga is described as a 5,000 year old practice that unites body, mind and spirit. Research shows yoga can decrease cortisol levels and lower blood pressure by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. Practicing yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditation can reduce stress by promoting relaxation, focus and inner healing. While yoga requires commitment, it provides mental and physical benefits for stress management without medications.
Yoga therapy specifically applies yogic tools like postures, breathwork and meditation to address an individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs related to various health concerns. It can help with issues like chronic pain, neurological disorders, mental health issues, illness and general well-being. Yoga therapy sessions are more tailored to the individual than general yoga classes, with a therapeutic relationship and practices customized to each client's goals. Certified yoga therapists receive over 1,000 hours of training across relevant subjects like anatomy, psychology and a clinical practicum, compared to 200 hours for general yoga teachers. Research is growing around the biopsychosocial benefits of yoga therapy for various conditions.
Yoga for Nursing Students: Rationale & Psychophysical Benefits
A presentation for the HPE2016 conference by Dr. Meena Ramanathan (Cordinator-cum-Yoga Therapist CYTER), Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani (Deputy Director CYTER) and Dr K Renuka (Dean, Faculty of Nursing), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, India.
Yogacharya Dr. ANANDA BALAYOGI BHAVANANI's presentation during the Plenary Session of the 6th InSPA International Conference and 3rd International Conference of the Department of Applied Psychology of Pondicherry University on 15 Oct 2016.
The document discusses introducing yoga as a curricular subject in colleges to benefit students. It outlines the eight limbs of classical yoga and their benefits, including improved stress management and health. Introducing yoga in colleges could help reduce stress from academics, social pressures, and illness/injury through yoga's relaxation response and benefits like increased focus, strength, and immune function. The document provides contact information for yoga workshops and counseling services related to stress, addiction, and medical conditions.
The document defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and discusses several CAM modalities. It describes CAM as non-traditional practices used together with or in place of conventional medicine. Several CAM therapies are then outlined, including alternative medical systems like traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, mind-body interventions such as meditation and hypnosis, biologically based therapies like herbalism, and body-based methods including massage, chiropractic, and hydrotherapy. Reasons people use CAM and considerations for nurses are also presented.
Therapeutic applications of yoga - a scientific approach_Shama.pptShama
1. The document discusses the therapeutic applications of yoga for treating various stress-related ailments and diseases. It explains how yoga helps balance the mind and nervous system to reduce stress.
2. Specific yoga practices like pranayama, asanas, relaxation and meditation techniques are recommended for diseases like asthma, arthritis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
3. Regular yoga practice can help manage stress levels and bring mental, physical and emotional balance to help prevent and cure lifestyle diseases. It is a low-cost and patient-centric approach compared to modern allopathic medicine.
I was asked to do a presentation on positive self-talk for the county's National Association for Mental Illness support group and this is what developed. First a description of the differences of types of self-talk and then a couple how to's to get you there. Energy follows thought so I combine hypnosis with energy ''medicine'' to help others get optimal results.I am a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, EFT-CC, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, and Reiki Master-Teacher, Reconnective Healing level III. No, I do not do entertainment stage shows, instead provide motivational presentations and programs.
Chemical Dependency and the Family - October 2012Dawn Farm
"Chemical Dependency and the Family" was presented on October 30, 2012; by Dr. Lynn Kleiman Malinoff, Ed.D. Chemical dependency affects all members of the family, not just the person with the alcohol or other drug addiction. This program provides participants with a basic understanding of how addiction impacts each member of a family. The presenter describes the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please see http://www.dawnfarm.org.
The document discusses several factors that can influence children's substance abuse, including childhood trauma, dysfunctional family environments, and parental substance abuse. It summarizes various studies that have found links between adolescent substance abuse and life events as well as parental substance abuse. The document also examines how dysfunctional family dynamics can be associated with increased child aggression and reviews evidence that family-based therapy approaches may help address problems related to substance abuse.
POSITIVE SELF TALK tells you what to say when your mind talks to you, and what to say when you talk to your mind. You have a lot of things to discuss with your mind, and POSITIVE SELF TALK tells you what you should be talking about.
1) Dysfunctional families are characterized by members operating out of lies and misconceptions from the past that lead to wrong conclusions and decisions.
2) An example of a dysfunctional family is the "Bottle Family" with members fulfilling stereotypical roles like the addict, co-dependent spouse, hero child, scapegoat child, and lost child.
3) A deosfunctional family, in contrast, is one where the truth of God is present and His meaning guides all members, rather than their past experiences and misunderstandings.
A dysfunctional family is one that does not meet the needs of all its members, such as love, communication, safety, security, self-esteem, and growth. Dysfunctional families have more complicated problems that are harder to solve, and some issues may be difficult to recognize. They may provide survival needs but not happiness. Some dysfunctional family issues, like alcoholism or violence, are easier to identify since few family needs are met and members do not feel safe. The document discusses how Tyler's family in the book Twisted is dysfunctional, with constant fighting between parents and kids being left on their own. It also describes a survey of students that found most have families that are not considered dysfunctional.
Here is a powerpoint presentation of research into our background theme of our short film called 'A day in the life of a teen' The theme is dysfunctional families and we found some short films and feature length films to portray this.
We've all heard about dysfunctional families but it is hard to recognise one from the inside. This presentation looks at ten patterns you often see in a dysfuctional family. We look at some of the reasons families can become dysfunctional and some of the ways that kids learn to cope.
If you grew up in a dysfuctional family it doesn't mean that you have to repeat the same behaviours as you endured. It might take a bit of work but you can learn to be empathetic, supportive and loving towards your family members.
A functional family is defined as one that provides a sense of belonging and self-esteem to its members. While healthy families are not perfect and may experience occasional yelling or arguments, characteristics of functional families include accountability, flexibility, respect for individuality, trust, clear communication, and an ability to negotiate differences. Functional families also allow members to freely express their thoughts, emotions, and desires. In contrast, dysfunctional families exhibit negative parental behaviors, blame, broken emotional bonds between parents, and permissive or neglectful parenting styles that can interfere with healthy functioning.
http://www.retreatpb.com/ | Substance abuse causes physical changes in the brain and body, which can affect the behavior and personality of people who have become addicted to drugs.
Children from dysfunctional families often struggle and do not know how to get help. They may turn to substances, crime, or gangs to cope or find a sense of family and structure missing from their homes. Teachers and communities need to do more to identify signs of trouble in these children's homes and families and direct them to assistance. Left unsupported, these children are at risk for long-term negative consequences in their physical, mental, and social development.
The document defines a dysfunctional family as one where conflict, misbehavior, and abuse occur regularly, leading members to accommodate such actions and see them as normal. Dysfunctional families often result from issues like addiction, mental illness, or parents emulating their own dysfunctional upbringings. The document then lists 10 characteristics of dysfunctional families, including using shame to control members, being performance-oriented rather than valuing individuals, having unspoken rules, communicating in coded ways, numbing emotions, being adult-focused rather than child-centered, preoccupying with fault and blame, excelling at defensive "head skills" over emotional "heart skills", and appearing okay on the surface but being incredibly needy underneath.
This is a presentation for student nurses helping them to learn ways to live stress free during nursing school and carry those techniques to their future profession as nurses.
Presentation delivered at Women in Transition: a weekly support group offered at Kaiser Permanente Adult Psychiatry. Cupertino, California. Presented by Lucia Merino, LCSW.
Pyschotherapist.
This document discusses stress, its causes, signs, and impact. It defines stress as the body's response to challenges and demands in life. Common signs of stress include insomnia, lack of concentration, absenteeism, depression, and health issues like headaches. Stress can be caused by factors like job insecurity, heavy workloads, conflicts with managers or personal problems. The document distinguishes between positive stress, which can boost performance, and negative stress, which reduces effectiveness and causes health problems. It recommends developing stress management techniques like maintaining a work-life balance, avoiding substances, having a positive mindset, and practicing relaxation methods.
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The document discusses stress, its causes and effects on the body. It defines stress as the body's response to any physical or emotional changes, which includes increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles. Stress can be positive in moderation but chronic stress from issues like family problems, health, or financial difficulties over long periods is very harmful. The signs of stress include physical, emotional, mental and behavioral changes. Ways to manage stress discussed include being organized, assertive communication, time management, social support, relaxation techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
The document discusses functional and dysfunctional conflicts. It defines conflict and outlines different views of conflict, including the traditional, human relations, and interactionist views. It describes the conflict iceberg model and differentiates between functional and dysfunctional conflicts. The document then covers the five stages of the conflict process and various conflict management techniques, such as the five alternative styles for handling conflicts and third-party interventions.
Stress is defined as a person's physical and emotional response to change. There are different types of stress including general stress, cumulative stress, acute traumatic stress, and post traumatic stress. Sources of stress can come from environmental factors, organizational factors, and personal factors. Common causes of stress include divorce, death of a loved one, financial setbacks, employment changes, and traffic. Stress can be positive or negative and classified as acute or chronic. Symptoms of stress affect behavior, physiology, and psychology. Stress management techniques include healthy living, exercise, social support, organization, anger management, flexibility, and pursuing hobbies.
This document discusses stress management and provides strategies for coping with stress. It defines stress and outlines its causes such as life events, work, and lifestyle factors. The physical and psychological symptoms of stress are described. The document also explains how the body's stress response system works and covers strategies for managing stress through changing one's thinking, behavior, and lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, and relaxation techniques. Alternative therapies for reducing stress are also mentioned.
Stress management is important for health and involves recognizing how stress affects you, countering its effects with stress-busting techniques, and seeking help when overwhelmed. Some stress-busting techniques include simplifying your life, exercising, eating well, relaxing activities, and 4 cycle breathing. Naturopathic medicine can help manage stress through lifestyle guidance and natural therapies that treat the whole person.
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elcome to the world of Yoga Foundations!
Our beginner's guide set is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to explore the world of yoga. Whether you have never tried yoga before or have only dabbled in a few classes, this set will provide you with everything you need to build a strong foundation and develop your practice.
By combining these three books into one comprehensive set, we believe that Yoga Foundations: A Beginner's Guide provides an unparalleled introduction to the world of yoga. Whether you are looking to improve your physical fitness, reduce stress and anxiety, or simply deepen your spiritual practice, this set has something for everyone. So why wait? Start your journey today and discover the transformative power of yoga!
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Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, and one of its primary benefits is its ability to reduce stress and promote relaxation. In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a common issue that can negatively impact our physical and mental health.
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Yoga aims to bring harmony to the mind and body through techniques like controlling one's breath and physical postures. It can improve flexibility, balance, strength and reduce stress. Modern yoga incorporates principles like acknowledging each person's uniqueness and promoting healing from within. Regular yoga practice provides benefits such as improved brain function, reduced stress and blood pressure, stronger bones and muscles, and lower disease risk through a healthier lifestyle. However, proper technique is important to avoid injury, and an instructor's guidance can help ensure safe practice and achievement of goals.
Yoga aims to bring harmony to the mind and body through techniques like controlling one's breath and physical postures. It can improve flexibility, balance, strength and reduce stress. Modern yoga incorporates principles like acknowledging each person's uniqueness and promoting healing from within. Regular yoga practice provides benefits such as improved brain function, reduced stress and blood pressure, stronger bones and muscles, and lower disease risk through a healthier lifestyle. However, proper technique is important to avoid injury, and an instructor's guidance can help ensure safe practice and achievement of goals.
Holistic approaches to anxiety: Nourishing Mind and Body
Welcome to our comprehensive presentation on "Unlocking Serenity: Holistic Approaches to Anxiety Management." In this enlightening journey, we will delve into holistic techniques and natural remedies for anxiety that empower individuals to take charge of their mental and emotional well-being, providing valuable insights and guidance for those seeking holistic mental health support.
Anxiety is an increasingly common problem in our fast-paced world and has an impact on the lives of millions of people. It's important to recognise that anxiety is a natural and adaptive response to stress, hard-wired into our biology as a survival mechanism. However, when anxiety becomes chronic and overwhelming, it can have a significant impact on quality of life, affecting every aspect of daily life, from work to relationships.
Understanding Anxiety
We first need to understand what anxiety is in order to treat it effectively. Anxiety is a complex emotional state characterised by fear, discomfort and excessive worry. It often manifests physically, causing symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, muscle tension and stomach discomfort. From genetic predisposition to life experiences such as trauma or chronic stress, there are a myriad of potential causes. Recognising these root causes is the first step in holistic anxiety relief.
And anxiety is not a universal disease. Identifying the specific manifestations of anxiety in one's life is crucial, as it can manifest itself differently in each individual. Some common symptoms include feelings of restlessness, irritability, difficulty sleeping and even panic attacks. By understanding the full spectrum of anxiety, individuals can better gauge its impact on their lives and determine the most suitable anxiety management techniques.
Mind-body wellness for anxiety
Our understanding of anxiety has evolved to include the deep connection between mind and body. Anxiety is no longer seen as a purely mental problem. It is now seen as a problem that affects the whole being. Stress and anxiety can trigger physical responses in the body that can lead to symptoms such as an increased heart rate, digestive problems and muscle tension.
This complex interplay between mind and body presents both challenges and opportunities for anxiety management. It suggests that holistic approaches need to address not only the psychological aspects of anxiety, but also the physical manifestations of anxiety. For example, gastrointestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may develop in a person with chronic anxiety. Holistic techniques aim to restore harmony and balance and promote mind-body wellness for anxiety by nurturing this mind-body connection.
A more comprehensive perspective on holistic anxiety relief is the understanding that anxiety is not isolated to the mind, but has a significant impact on the body. It highlights the importance of addressing both aspects of this complex con
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Discover the power of meditation and reduce stress in your daily life. In this blog, we explore the benefits of meditation and provide tips on how to incorporate it into your daily routine. Join us on a journey to find balance and fulfilment through the practice of meditation.
Meditation provides numerous benefits to both the mind and body. It reduces stress, inflammation in the brain, and shrinks the amygdala while growing areas of the brain associated with focus and attention. Regular meditation can also strengthen memory and immunity, alleviate symptoms of illness, reduce fatigue and muscle tension, and lower blood pressure. Overall, meditation is an important practice for refreshing the mind, body, heart, and soul.
Yoga provides physical and mental benefits that can enhance meditation practice. It improves flexibility, increases energy levels, enhances body awareness, and promotes relaxation and calmness. These effects make the body more comfortable during meditation and allow the mind to feel more alert, grounded, and clear later in the day. Regular yoga practice is encouraged to reap these meditative advantages. Mindfulness meditation has also been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and health issues like high blood pressure and blood sugar levels. While meditation is commonly practiced during dedicated sessions, mindfulness can be incorporated into everyday activities to promote well-being and stress management throughout one's day.
This document discusses yoga therapy and its benefits for various health conditions. It provides information on how yoga helps address illnesses by combating blockages through physical postures and breathing exercises. Research shows yoga is effective for reducing stress and improving conditions like back pain, heart disease, and diabetes. Specific yoga practices are outlined for sinusitis, liver disorders, depression, thyroid issues, bronchitis, and heart disease by targeting affected areas and regulating breathing. Overall, the document emphasizes that yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both physical and mental health.
This lesson discusses meditation and yoga as mind-body practices. It provides an overview of what meditation and yoga are, including definitions and common forms. The benefits of mind-body practices for stress reduction, health, and wellness are highlighted. Examples of clinical uses and research supporting these benefits are described. Instructions for becoming a meditation or yoga instructor are given. The lesson concludes with videos and handouts about meditation and yoga techniques.
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1. People with Chemical Dependency-
Coping-Skills Training for People with
Chemical Dependency
When an addict decides to quit doing the addictive
behavior the body will inevitably go through
withdrawals from the substance.
2. The Effects of Withdrawal on the
Body
Fatigue Dyspepsia
Anxiety Sweating
Depressed Mood Fever
Irritability Intense Cravings
Paranoia Extreme Restlessness
Aggression Generalized Pain
Dehydration throughout the body
Electrolyte Disturbance Extreme Pain occurring
Poor Concentration in muscles, and bones
Vomiting
3. The Effects of Withdrawal on the
Body
Cold Sweats Agitation
Delirium Tremens Alcoholic Hallucinosis
Diarrhea Anorexia
Seizures Panic Attacks
Excito-Neurotoxicity Anxiety Attacks
Hallucinations Catatonia
Malnutrition Confusion
Loss of Appetite Depersonalization
Headaches De-realization
4. The Effects of Withdrawal on the
Body
Diaphoresis Rebound Rem Sleep
Euphoria Tachycardia
Nausea Tremors
Hypertension Death
Hyperthermia Thoughts of Suicide
Insomnia Suicide Attempts
Migraines
Palpitations
Psychosis
5. So to help negate the effects of withdrawal we must
find alternate ways to keep the body in shape, and help
restore normal functioning to the body after addiction.
6. Treatment Plans for the Body
An important aspect of the therapeutic treatment plan is to
focus on the body. When someone is addicted they do not
function properly without the need for whatever that they
may be addicted too. The effects of withdrawal on the body
are numerous. Developing coping mechanisms will help
people adjust to the withdrawal effects. An exercise routine
triggers the release of endorphins. Endorphins are shown
to have a good feeling effect on the bran, and body. They
also help to control pain, and reduce depression. They can
reduce anxiety symptoms, relieve stress, relieve tension,
and cause cravings to become lesser. Exercise also helps to
aid in increasing the confidence and self-esteem in clients.
7.
8. Yoga to Combat the Effects of
Withdrawal
Yoga is an ideal way to deal with withdrawal. Yoga
teaches discipline, mind and body control. Some yoga
poses detoxify the body, and it helps correct posture.
Yoga is effective on the biology and the psychology of
an addict. An addict’s body and mind are out of
control, yoga creates an inner peace that helps calm
the internal disorder. A recent study was done that
showed yoga was just as effective as traditional psycho-
dynamic theory. When a person learns how to calm
themselves through proper breathing this will allow
them to be able to control their urges, and feel more at
peace during the hard times of withdrawal.
9.
10. Yoga Therapy
Yoga has a calming effect on the body, and allows us to
break down barriers that have held us back. When you do
yoga you can focus on the moment at hand, and not things
that are bothering you. When recovering from addiction
impulse control is key to recovery. Yoga helps with impulse
control by working to negate the unhealthy impulses. Yoga
has been shown in experiments to alter brain chemistry.
Yoga has been shown to reduce cravings, anxiety, fear, etc.
Yoga affects the basal ganglia in the brain to lower
dopamine activity. In yoga a very important aspect is proper
breathing. When you learn to breathe properly, and focus
on your breathing you will be able to calm the body better,
and help reduce the withdrawal symptoms.
11.
12. Yoga Therapy
Khundalini yoga has been found to emphasize intense breathing patterns. This
in turn triggers endorphins and stimulate the brains into being happier. Yoga is
being used in more and more treatment facilities to combat the effects of
withdrawal. There are effective poses that will work for detoxing the body
these poses are: downward dog, the warriors pose, twisting chair pose, revolved
lunge, seated twist, forward fold, and the supine twist. The supine twist creates
pressure on a person’s internal organs. This helps to encourage the elimination,
and digestive processes. The forward fold is a pose that works on the liver and
also the kidneys. It works to improve digestion. It also has another added
benefit it works to relieve stress, and anxiety. The seated twist also works on the
kidneys and liver. This pose helps to detoxifying the body. The revolved lunge
works on the liver. It encourages the organs to release toxins, and waste.
Downward Dog gets the heart higher than the head. It allows for circulation of
blood and lymph. It works to tone the abdomen, which helps with digestion. It
is recommended for everyone to drink lots of water after doing yoga because it
helps to release the toxins out of the body from your bloodstream.
13.
14. Nutrition
Nutrition is another way to combat withdrawal. Studies have shown
that limiting the intake of sugar and caffeine helps by reducing
cravings. Eating nutrient rich foods will help with maintaining
sobriety. Taking vitamins is also a healthy idea to help your body stay
healthy. Vitamins are depleted during withdrawal, and studies have
shown that vitamins supplements can help during withdrawal. A
doctor should be consulted during this time to see which vitamins (B
Vitamins are usually deficient in people going through withdrawal)
would be beneficial during this time of withdrawal. In Australia, the
government recommends that all persons going through withdrawal
take a thiamine supplement. Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables, fruit,
lean meat and fish. Drink lots of water. Give your body time to rest, and
relax. Taking a long bath can help with pain, and muscle aches from
withdrawal. Other medications can be prescribed to patients to help
with the withdrawal effects on the body.
15.
16. Acupuncture and Acupressure
Another way that can help addicts with the withdrawal process is acupuncture
and acupressure. Acupuncture therapy is generally combined with yoga or a tai
chi therapy to fully utilize the benefits of each therapy when using for
addictions. Acupuncture sessions increase blood circulation to organs, balance
the energy levels of the body, relieve tension in the body, promote relaxation,
and release stored toxins from your cells. Passages Malibu states that “it is very
crucial to not only heal the mind and spirit, but the body as well. If you have
been abusing drugs or alcohol for an extended period of time, harmful
chemicals remain in your blood stream, leaving behind damaging toxins in
your muscles and fatty tissue. Our muscles have ‘memory’ that retains trauma
or mistreatment, which can eventually lead to physical pain and even relapse.”
If you have been abusing drugs or alcohol the changes can take a serious toll on
the body. By using acupressure and massage it works the proper parts of the
body it can help reduce anxiety, relieve pain from migraine headaches, increase
flexibility, strengthen the immune system, increase blood flow, exfoliate the
skin, and help rid the body of toxins.
17.
18. Massage Therapy
Massage therapy sessions not only provide our clients with
a sense of relaxation and rejuvenation, but they also
physiologically help facilitate total overall recovery.
Massage therapy will help the body feel more balanced and
content, with reduced anxiety, and diminished physical
detox symptoms. There are different forms of massage
therapy that will help with the addiction withdrawal. Each
client will respond differently to different types of massage.
Swedish, deep tissue, facial, Thai, and stretching massages
can help. Massage and acupressure is used in conjunction
with acupuncture, yoga, and meditation to increase the
healing aspects of massage and acupressure therapy.
19.
20. Outdoor Therapy/Rope Therapy
Outdoor therapy is a new therapy for addiction that
emphasizes being in nature, and exercising. A new therapy
that I have recently found out about is rope therapy. The
rope therapy course allows individuals to achieve a vast
amount of different goals by emphasizing affirmative
accomplishments and challenge individual anxieties and
fears. The therapeutic accomplishments that will be
experienced while doing the rope course therapy include:
positive risk taking, increased self-confidence, growing
comfort zones, advanced leadership skills, overcoming
fears, and an overall increase of individual and team
development.
21.
22. Tai Chi Therapy
Tai Chi therapy is a holistic therapy that helps with chemical dependence. Tai
Chi is depicted by gentle, calm movements of your arms, legs, and body. Tai
Chi aims to reduce pressure and stiffness. It helps the body to feel a sense of
serenity. Tai Chi has been described as meditation in motion. Tai Chi also is
used with meditation to relax the body and clear the mind. Meditation slows
the mind and quiets the inner noise in the body. It works to center the body.
Meditation can be difficult because it is a seated meditation. So some addiction
recovery patients prefer Tai Chi because it is a moving mediation. The mind
can focus on the body’s movements, the techniques that are used, and the
experience while slowly learning to meditate. When the meditation begins to
work the patient will feel individual insights come to perdition, self -discipline
improving, and a reduction in self-destructive behaviors. Tai Chi and
meditation work together to provide mental and physical calmness produced
in a natural way. It also works to keep the emotions in balance, which in turn
reduces the need to cope with unhealthy options like addiction. It allows the
ability to handle stress to increase and the body can deal with stress better. The
sense of being centered and grounded increases and the ability to overcome
challenges increases.
23.
24. Adventure and Art Therapy
Adventure and Art therapy has been shown to help with addiction. Adventure
Therapy includes a variety of entertaining, safe, and stimulating endeavors that
enhance individual development, and team shaping. Adventure therapy is
designed to help improve confidence and self-esteem. It works to expand
comfort zones, improve leadership skills, increase goal setting, improve trust
and teamwork, overcome fears, and foster personal and team development.
Adventure Therapy will work to engage clients in meaningful activities that
bring drive and motivation into your life. The adventure therapy can include
hiking, walking, biking, tennis, team sports, kayaking, and other motivating
outdoor adventures. Art therapy is also incorporated into some addiction
therapies. It allows patients to express what they are feeling without having to
do it verbally. It sometimes can be used to express feelings and what is going on
inside of the body when patients don’t feel like verbally communicating what is
going on. The art techniques that are incorporated In the therapy is drawing,
painting, watercolors, collages, etc. Sometimes a vision board is used, and it
allows clients to make a collage of images, pictures, and clippings from various
media sources and other items that help clients realize their goals, hopes, and
dreams. By using a vision board it allows the client to summarize in the collage
the things that they want to achieve in their life.
25.
26. Animal Assisted Therapy
Equine assisted therapy is another alternative treatment that has
proven effective to help clients with addiction. It allows clients to
interact with horses in a variety of tasks to strengthen and
develop verbal and nonverbal communication. It also helps the
client to creatively think to solve problems. It instills trust,
leadership, responsibility, confidence, and develop relationship
skills. This therapy aids in the psychotherapy that is received by
most addiction therapy clients. After equine therapy a patient
generally experiences spiritual growth, psychological, and
emotional growth. Animals can normally mirror what the
human body language is telling them to do. There is actually no
riding in the equine assisted therapy. The presence of animals
has shown to lower stress levels, and the heart rate in humans. So
therapy with any animal helps to combat chemical dependency.
27.
28. In conclusion, there are many types of therapies to help heal
the body after addiction. All of the therapies presented in
this paper will help to reduce the effects of withdrawal, and
allow the body to heal. Exercise, relaxation, and proper
nutrition will go a long way to combat the effects of
withdrawal on the body. We must utilize the therapies above
to provide a good set of guidelines when dealing with people
who have chemical dependencies. There is hope through
these therapies, and with these therapies people have a
brighter future and can beat chemical dependency.