...The Effectiveness of DMT on Psychological Disorders Introduction According to the American Dance Therapy Association [ADTA], dance movement therapy [DMT] is defined as “the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of the individual” and is based on the understanding that the body and mind are interrelated (Strassel, Cherkin, Steuten, Sherman, & Vrijhoef, 2011, p. 50). Dance movement therapy has proven to be an effective treatment for those with developmental, medical, social, physical, and psychological impairments (Strassel et al.). In addition, DMT has been used to treat those with mental and psychological problems, and has also been used to reduce stress and anxiety associated...
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...The Trials of Stem Cell Therapy Stem Cells: Plenty of Hope, but Halting Progress By KAREN WEINTRAUBSEPT. 15, 2014 Photo Embryonic stem cells, from a woman with Type 1 diabetes, were induced to turn into insulin-making beta cells, in hopes they could be implanted to cure the disease. Credit Bjarki Johannesson/New York Stem Cell Foundation, via Reuters Edgar Irastorza was just 31 when his heart stopped beating in October 2008. A Miami property manager, break-dancer and former high school wrestler, Mr. Irastorza had recently gained weight as his wife’s third pregnancy progressed. “I kind of got pregnant, too,” he said. During a workout one day, he felt short of breath and insisted that friends rush him to the hospital. Minutes later, his pulse flatlined. He survived the heart attack, but the scar tissue that resulted cut his heart’s pumping ability by a third. He couldn’t pick up his children. He couldn’t dance. He fell asleep every night wondering if he would wake up in the morning. Desperation motivated Mr. Irastorza to volunteer for a highly unusual medical research trial: getting stem cells injected directly into his heart. “I just trusted my doctors and the science behind it, and said, ‘This is my only chance,’ ” he said recently. Over the last five years, by studying stem cells in lab dishes, test animals and intrepid patients like Mr. Irastorza, researchers have brought the vague, grandiose promises of stem cell therapies closer to reality. Photo Edgar...
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...They have been found to stimulate the brain organ and to help regain some memories. It has also been discovered that they can bring language and speech back into the service users’ life who struggles to speak. (Wergerer 2013) The Elderly: Therapies like dance movement, drama and art when used recreationally can help improve the positivity, physical and mental health of the elderly social care service users. Engagement with art therapies can further the emotional progression and psychological well-being of these individuals. (Zeltzer et al 2003) The elderly can enjoy the arts and being creative just as much as service users younger than them. In art for example, water colour painting can be used as a more mature version and method of paining rather than finger painting which can be used for younger service users. Water colour painting is more complex and more of a challenge. Young children: There is so much evidence now-a-days about how children’s brains develop and the effect of creativity and the arts on this...
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...Psychological Association for presenting written research. See: The American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Copies of this manual are available at the LCC Library and are located on the 2nd (Ref BF 76.7 .P83 2010) and 3rd floor (BF 76.7 .P83 2010). Information is also available at: • www.lcc.edu/library/research-help/citation BASIC FORMAT AUTHOR-DATE STYLE In addition to having a references list at the end of your paper, you must give credit to sources that you use within your paper. Usually the author’s last name and publication date are enough for the reader to identify the complete reference in the references list. See the examples below for variations of this general rule. Author’s name in text APA Manual 6.11 (p. 174) If you cite the author’s name in your paper, cite only the publication year in parentheses at the end of the sentence: Citing two authors APA Manual 6.12 (p. 175) Cite both authors’ last names and the publication date every time you refer to the work in your paper. In parentheses, use an ampersand (&) to separate the authors’ names: In Silent Spring, Carsen (1962) made an intelligent and passionate case for the immediate cessation of careless and pervasive pesticide use. They believe that a key aspect of the growth of dance on the American cultural scene has been the expansion of dance education in varied forms (Kraus & Hilsendager...
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...Down syndrome: Observing Shannon Submitted by: Alfonse Bowman Arcadia University ED 584: Supporting Students with Low Incidence Disabilities Professor Hopkins Fall 2013 Introduction For our final paper I chose to research trisomy 21 or as it is known clinically, Down syndrome (DS). The primary reason I chose this low incidence disability is because I will make the transition from a regular education teacher to a special education teacher in the spring and I am already familiar with other low incidence disabilities. I realize that with my new role in a self-contained classroom it is important for me to understand the term Down syndrome and then see how the definition and behavioral traits impact the student, the teacher and the other students in an educational setting. This research paper will provide clinical and anecdotal information on DS with real-life observation of a student with Down syndrome. History of Disorder According to the National Down Syndrome Society (2013), during the early nineteenth century, John Langdon Down, an English physician, published an accurate description of a person with Down syndrome. It was this scholarly wok, published in 1866, that earned Down the recognition as the “father” of the syndrome. Although other people had previously recognized the characteristics of the syndrome, it was Down who described the condition as a distinct and separate entity. The United States Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control...
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...CALGARY FACULTY OF NURSING SPRING SESSION 2008 NURSING 607.57 ASSIGNMENT # 3 SCHOLARLY PAPER title: sound, spirituality and Healing for the family experiencing terminal cancer: a case study of the application of mantras Submitted by: Rosato, Mr. Giuseppe Date of Submission: July 18th, 2008 Submitted to: Dr. Carole-Lynne Le Navenec sound, spirituality and Healing for the family experiencing terminal cancer: a case study of the application of mantras ABSTRACT Given the growing interest in North America for CAM, complementary and/or alternative medicine (diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine) and holistic healthcare, health care professionals within the regulation imposed by their professional organization, have the ability to expand the realm of conventional medicine (medicine as practiced by holders of M.D. [medical doctor] or D.O. [doctor of osteopathy] degrees and by their allied health professionals, such as physical therapists, psychologists, and registered nurses) to a holistic healthcare system by integrating CAM modalities such as acupressure, guided imagery, humor, massage, meditation, therapeutic touch/healing touch, prayer and arts in general into their profession. This paper explores a CAM and holistic treatment/healing modality, Mantra Therapy, that conforms to three types of CAM as defined by the United States government agency NCCAM...
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...alternative medicine has progressively become popular in the recent past decades with more and more patients preferring alternative medicine to modern scientific medicine (Skeptic dictionary, 2009). Alternative medicine practice falls into five main categories as classified by National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). These include alternative medical systems such as acupuncture, ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathic medicine; mind-body interventions like art therapy, dance therapy, hypnotherapy and meditation; biologically-based therapies like diet supplements, herbal products and megavitamins; manipulative and body-based methods such as chiropractic massage therapy, osteotherapy, reflexology and acupressure and finally energy therapies like biofield therapies (e.g. therapeutic touch and Qi gong) and bioelectromagnetic-based therapies like pulsed fields and magnetic fields (Wong, 2009). With a lot of controversy arising as to whether alternative medicine is quackery, this paper focuses on homeopathy with specific attention on the way it is believed to work and the various controversial issues about homeopathy such as dilution problem, quantum entanglement, and clinical evidence and whether it is simply an elaborate placebo. Homeopathy is a system of medicine whereby individuals are treated with natural substances which are highly diluted. These remedies trigger the body’s natural healing power thereby providing relief from physical and emotional states...
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...02 9904 5600 Fax: 02 9904 5611 Coming to grips with family systems theory in a collaborative, learning environment. info@thefsi.com.au http://www.thefsi.com.au Bowen Family Systems Theory and Practice: Illustration and Critique By Jenny Brown This paper will give an overview of Murray Bowen’s theory of family systems. It will describe the model’s development and outline its core clinical components. The practice of therapy will be described as well as recent developments within the model. Some key criticisms will be raised, followed by a case example which highlights the therapeutic focus of Bowen’s approach. This is the author’s version of the work. It is posted here by permission of Australian Academic Press for personal use, not for redistribution. The definitive version was published in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (ANZJFT) Vol.20 No.2 1999 pp 94-103). Introduction Murray Bowen's family systems theory (shortened to 'Bowen theory' from 1974) was one of the first comprehensive theories of family systems functioning (Bowen, 1966, 1978, Kerr and Bowen, 1988). While it has received sporadic attention in Australia and New Zealand, it continues to be a central influence in the practice of family therapy in North America. It is possible that some local family therapists have been influenced by many of Bowen's ideas without the connection being articulated. For example, the writing of Guerin (1976, 1987), Carter and McGoldrick (1980, 1988), Lerner (1986...
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...Personality Assessment Paper Chelsea Johnson Psy/203 7/27/2015 Stacie Flynn Personality assessment paper The results from the personality assessment I received were somewhat accurate /inaccurate to me. I am the type of person who like to sometimes sit back and observe things that is going on around me some times. Especially if I don’t know everyone in the room or if I’m new to something like a job or people. When it comes to work I will push myself to work hard and everything has to be perfectionist to me! I received a 4.3 in neuroticism, I am the type of person who don’t handle negativity that well and I will lash out and let my emotions get the best of me. For example (Me and my uncle had a big falling out over how he talks to woman and don’t treat no body with respect but he want to be respected all the time. I feel like why respect some who is disrespectful to any and everybody. Carl Jung developed the concept of introverts and extroverts. Introverts are people who tend to be preoccupied with the...
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...Sciences 2011 Department of Psychology Course: Between Psychology and Medicine Paper on: Medical and Psychological processes in Pilates Presented by: Hani Ovadia Introduction Psychological and physical health is greatly affected by behavior, similarly, different patterns of behavior derive from psychological and physical health (Folkins 1981). Consequently, both psychotherapists and doctors recommend to their patients to participate in activities that advance a healthier lifestyle (Bull 1995). The patients are advised to integrate gymnastics of different types in their lifestyle, includ ing among others: aerobics, yoga, kickboxing and Pilates (Howell 2011). Pilates is an exercise method based on gentle phy sical movements integrated with focused mind. The physical aspect is designed to tone and increase the flexib ility of the muscles and joints and also includes developing good posture, balance and coordination. The psychological aspect is based on correct breathing and mental concentration (Field 2009) In this paper I will examine the beneficiary effects of Pilates as a mind and body training method. First, I will describe the development of the method and the uniqueness of Pilates in comparison to other physical exercising methods. Then, I will further examine the physical and psychological influence Pilates has on its practitioners, while referring to research difficulties that arise and I will conclude with my personal opinion. Developing the...
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...Foundations of Psychology Paper Christine Rees-Sosa PSY/300 January 9, 2012 Angeligue Grady Foundations of Psychology Paper Through my readings of our text and my internet research I have found seven schools of psychology. They are Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Humanistic psychology, Gestalt psychology, and Cognitive psychology. Structuralism and Functionalism are no longer considered schools of thought within psychology and will not be discussed within this paper. Behaviorism According to Cherry (2012) behaviorism is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Basically, behavior is learned by where and how a person lives and grows. If a person is raised in a loving and nurturing environment where they are taught to be polite and violence is wrong; odds are that the person will grow up to behave in such a manner. The person will possess personality characteristics that show love for family members or a spouse, abstain from violence and possibly a productive member of society. If a person is raised in a violent environment where they are exposed to such things such as physical abuse, drug abuse and so on, the person is likely to grow up and possess characteristics of violent tendencies toward loved ones, become drug users or even end up in a state prison due to violent acts. Cognitive Psychology Cognitive psychology “studies mental processes including how people think, perceive...
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...basis. Every individual is just that an individual with a different worldview and varying faith background. To some individual’s, religion plays a very important role in their daily lives, while to others it may not seem to play a very big role. Newsweek (2009) polls since 1992 show religion is fairly to very important in the lives of 85% of people (as cited in Ashcraft, Anthony, & Mancuso, 2010). Numbers this high show that religion plays a major role to many and with that healthcare providers need to be aware of their own beliefs, while maintaining a respectful and supportive environment for the patients they are caring for and their beliefs. Patients along with nurses often look to their faith when in times of stress and illness. This paper will discuss the Native American spirituality philosophy compared to the Christian philosophy. Native American Spirituality According to the United States census (2000) “4.3 million people (1.5% of the total United States population) self-identified as American Indian or Alaska Native (as cited in Hubbert, 2008). Native American healing practices may include traditional healers such as medicine men and women, herbalists, and shaman who work to return the individual to optimal health. Rituals of healing and purification ceremonies, sand painting, spiritual chants, dancing, therapeutic sings, along with special herbs, teas, foods and activities may be participated in (Braswell & Wong, 1994). Their perspective is healing should be a combination...
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...Oviedo _assignment Andeans Quechua language and Nutrition education to aging in Peru Historically, from the time when Spain citizens arrived in Peru and change the Inca Empire, the Quechua speaking, suffering marginalization in Peruvian society (Sarali, 2005, p.47). This article explain clearly about this language and all happened since five centuries. Quechua is the theme in this assignment and how continues speaking and where place still talk in their daily life. And another article research “Socio-demographic, behavioral, functional and anthropometric data for groups of elderly Quechua Indians of Peru were used to investigate the effects of gender and lifestyle patterns on nutritional status” (Fortunato & Drusini, 2005, P. 141). Fortunato...
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...MINDANAO SANITARIUM AND HOSPITAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING A CASE PRESENTATION OF BIPOLAR 1 DISORDER In Partial Fulfillment of the Course NCM 105 Related Learning Experiences January 2013 Table of Contents The Authors Acknowledgement Dedication Objectives of the Study Introduction CHAPTER I -Assessment Psychiatric Nursing History Anamnesis Genogram Mini Mental Status Examination Mental Status Exam Physical Assessment Diagnostic Studies Nurse’s Progress Notes CHAPTER II – Diagnosis and Analysis Psychodynamics Psychodynamics Concept map Life Chart Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder CHAPTER III – Planning and Implementation Nursing Care Plans Psychotherapist Nurse’s Process Recording or NPI CHAPTER IV – Psychopharmacology CHAPTER V – Discharge Plan CHAPTER VI – Evaluation, Prognosis and Recommendation GLOSSARY REFERENCES THE AUTHORS BSN 3B – Group 1 Bandiola, Maricar Mae Bolo, Princess Venimarie Cristobal, Rosnel Dag-uman, Leslie Ann Fuentes, Rajiv Jun Maglasang, Crizza Mariz Montefalcon, Jessel Nasala, Queency Pranza, Mae Kenneth Quinalayo, Paul Vincent Valiente, Katherine ACKNOWLEDGEMENT People would always say, “Two heads are better than one”. How much more if there are more heads than two? A project like this would definitely never be accomplished without the collaboration of many people. First and foremost, we would like to thank our heavenly father for giving us the knowledge...
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...Diversity in Religions: Addressing the Spiritual Aspect in Health Care Christina Cavazos Grand Canyon University: Spirituality December 16, 2013 Diversity in Religions: Addressing the Spiritual Aspect in Health Care This paper will discuss the importance of addressing the spiritual health of our patients. Regardless of a patient’s belief or religion, one will find that spirituality is key and a very important aspect in order to heal. . Further, many religions are as different as day and night, but must be taken into consideration when constructing the individual the care plan. The three religions in this paper include Buddhism, Native American, and Sikhism through compare and contrast. Similarities and differences in these three religions are noted, as well as healing beliefs and opinions on caregivers who in cooperate the patient’s religion. Buddhist The religion of Buddhism focuses on the importance of a healthy, sound mind that can grow in wisdom and compassion. Through precept practice and meditation, Buddhist patients can avoid the “choice” of suffering. Suffering merely a mind set, with practice such as meditation, one can decrease pain experienced. There are eight rules they live by, referred to The Eight Fold Path: right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration. There are also training precepts that are defined as avoiding the following: not to kill, not to take what...
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