...STRESS, ANXIETY, HABITS AND PHOBIAS This essay is about the relationship, similarities and equally differences between stress, anxiety, habits and phobia’s. I am going to demonstrate and explain my understanding of the subject and how I would use my skills as a therapist to best treat the symptoms and issues faced by someone suffering with a particular phobia using the information gathered from the practice sessions I have undertaken to date, reading, the Chrysalis module notes and information I have taken away from class. I will also try to cover and explain some of the ethical topics regarding the above. Firstly then I am going to discuss the relationship between stress, panic and anxiety and try to explain the differences. Stress is a common feeling that the majority of people will suffer with at some point, when faced with a new situation that causes them to be frustrated, angry or frightened it is however short lived and when removed from that particular stressful environment the person will usually feel better and no longer experience any long term negative effects. It is a necessary part of life as if we had no stress or feelings of fear we would not be able to choose the appropriate course of action in our sub-conscious when we maybe need to be aware of danger commonly known as the “fight or flight mechanism”. We would also have no motivation to do anything productive. (chapter 6 Stress Reduction, Hypnosis for change). However Chronic stress (when a person is...
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...Nail Disease 1 - Paronychia Paronychia is a bacterial infection that occurs around the nails. The area around the nail fold can be inflamed, red and swollen and resulting in pustule cuticles. The main symptom is a painful, red, swollen area around the nail, often at the cuticle. There may be pus-filled blisters especially with a bacterial infection. It can be caused by injury to the area eg biting off or picking a hangnail or from trimming or pushing back the cuticle. It is also common among persons with diabetes and those who have their hands in water for long periods of time. Bacteria cause the condition to occur suddenly. Nail changes may occur. For example, the nail may look detached, abnormally shaped, or have an unusual colour. A medical practitioner can usually diagnose this condition by simply looking at the sore skin. Soaking the nail in hot water two to three times a day helps reduce swelling and pain. Antibiotics can be prescribed. In severe cases a medical practitioner may cut and drain the sore with a sharp instrument. Part of the nail may need to be removed. If it is fungal paronychia, antifungal medicine maybe prescribed. To prevent paronychia: ✓ Care for the nails and the skin around the nails properly. ✓ Avoid damaging the nails or fingertips. Because the nails grow slowly, an injury can last for months. ✓ Do not bite or pick the nails. ✓ Protect the nails from exposure to detergents and chemicals by using protective rubber...
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...people do like either biting nails, smoking, doing drugs, or washing their hands a number of times. Some habits can be good and others can bad. Most people find it hard to break bad habits and take on good habits. The whole world can have bad and good habits those habits are what help make up our personality. Sometimes our habits are how some people perceive us and maybe even the way they treat us. We will look into how these habits can perceive us and how we can use them or not use them. When analyzing one of our habits it would be a bad one because we have a tendency to bite our nails. Nail biting started for us when we were little, why it started could not tell anyone why or how. Looking back we do not remember ever having a role model except maybe other little children that did the same thing. Do remember our mother telling us to stop biting our nails that is was bad. Now that we are older we have stopped biting our nails in some ways, the only time we bit our nails now is when we are stressed. We guess we started biting our nails again when we decided to quit smoking, which is another bad habit we picked up along the way. We started smoking and quit biting our nails when our father pasted away and we had to step up to the plate and take care of our mother at eighteen years old. It is kind of like we traded one bad habit for another bad habit. So we quit one bad habit and started back up on the other bad habit. We can quit the bad habit of nail baiting as long as we put our...
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...Ps Axia College Material Appendix D Psychotherapy Matrix Directions: Review Module 36 of Psychology and Your Life. Select three approaches to summarize. Include examples of the types of psychological disorders appropriate for each therapy. |Psychodynamic Therapy |Aversive Conditioning |Systematic Desensitization | |Summary of |Allows the patient to bring past conflict and |Conditioning a patient to modify their |This therapy is used to help the patient deal | |Approach | | | | | |undesirable impulses and unconscious |behavior, and reduce the unwanted |With phobias and other fears. By introducing | | | | | | | |Impulses into the conscience. It helps |behaviors by associating unpleasant stimuli |the source of the phobia or fear and teaching | | | | ...
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...Stereotypic movement disorder is classified as making repetitive motions without purpose. Some of the symptoms of this disorder can include, self-biting, waving, head banging, hand shaking, hitting self, nail biting and rocking back and forth. This usually begins in childhood with rocking, nail biting, and head banging, which interferes with a child to successfully able to interact normally in social functions. These behaviors can be a result of Tourette’s or other tic disorders, autism, OCD or Chorea disorder, which is jerky body movements that are uncontrollable and can affect one or both sides of the body. These movements can affect movement and posture. They look as though they are purposeful movements but are done without control. They are usually not repetitive. The person can appear restless or...
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...Discuss the relationship between stress, anxiety, habits and phobias and describe how you would treat these issues with hypnotherapy. All of the above disorders in varying degrees form part of the human experience of life. They are all related to one another and they are all caused by fear of change or fear and change. A habit can cause stress and lead to a panic attack and a phobia may cause both stress and anxiety. These disorders are all linked by how our minds are capable of coping with situations. Often these disorders may be inherent or they may be influenced by the environment. In order to understand the relationship between stress, anxiety, habits and phobias, it is necessary to first define what each one is and how it affects us. I will also explain methods of treatment and the ethical issues that I believe would need to be considered. Stress Any situation which causes a person to feel frustrated, angry or anxious will cause feelings of stress. Stress is our body's natural reaction to fear or change. Stress can manifest in several ways, a trigger can cause a reaction, eg a dental appointment etc or there may not be a trigger as the symptoms are always evident, a lack of self esteem, feelings of inadequacy or failure. Stress can also be a learned behaviour from our parents or environment. Stress can be negative causing illness and inhibiting people from moving forward and enjoying their lives. Stress can also be a positive thing, when a person pushes...
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...For this part of the assignment I am going to be evaluating how nature and nurture may affect the development of an individual over two life stages. I will be looking at the effects of nature, nurture in relation to the Jim twins, development over their childhood and adulthood. D1 Nature and Nurture Effects on Childhood Physical Development The Jim twins were identical twins and nature obviously had a big effect on how they looked, both the boys inherited genetics from their parents which determined what they were going too looked like, during their childhood the boys would have looked identical, but they just didn’t know each other. But one twin in his childhood had a fringe and the other didn’t, these different hair styles would have been the effect of nurture as he would have been influenced to have his hair that way by seeing others with the same hairstyle or his adoptive parents wanting him to have his hair like that. Nature would have had an effect on the twin’s physical development as the genes they gathered from their biological parents would have determined that during their childhood, they disliked basketball and other sports, this could have been because, both their parents may not of been very sporty, which could of led them to inherit gene which meant they were going to be very athletic/sporty either. On the...
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...Discuss the relationship between stress, anxiety, habits and phobias and describe how you would treat these issues with hypnotherapy Introduction In this essay I will be looking at the relationship between stress, anxiety, habits and phobias and the ways that they may affect people. I will then outline ways in which I could use hypnotherapy to treat people who may have these issues. Stress, anxiety, habits and phobias are disorders that share a certain amount of common ground and can be related to each other. Understanding the commonalities and differences between these issues and how they may affect my clients will help me to work with them to develop the most appropriate treatment plan for them. In order to outline ways to treat these, I will first define what each one is and how it affects individuals. Stress Stress is the name given to how we feel under pressure. It is often considered a modern day affliction, in fact stress is a natural reaction and a normal part of everyday life, which in small quantities can actually be helpful to motivate us to react in certain situations. Feeling too much stress over a prolonged period is unhealthy for the mind and body. People feel stressed when they are angry, frustrated or upset, and that can be debilitating and depressing, leading to an unhealthy emotional state In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stresses can be external (from the environment...
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... The word stress is known to many people. Not as much for some, but for others it’s an everyday part of life. Stress can have an effect on a person’s health. There are 1,226 adults in the general population and 1,221 adults are living with chronic stress illness, and 300 adult’s caregivers. . There are many different types of stress. One type of stress is chronic stress. The most common reason chronic stress is felt is that nobody was ready for what had happened, or they can’t get whatever happened off their mind. There is acute stress which is a psychological condition arising in response to terrifying or traumatic event. It should not be confused with the unrelated circulatory condition of shock. There is another kind of stress called chronic stress which is the response to emotional pressure for a prolonged period over which an individual perceives he or she has no control. Many different things can cause stress, some more common than others. “The situation and pressures that cause stress are known as stressors” (Help 1). A lot of things can cause stress. Most people may feel stress when you go on a job interview, take a test, or run a race. These kinds of short-term stress are normal. Long-term (chronic) stress is caused by stressful situations or events that last over a long period of time, like problems at work or conflicts in their family. Such as major life changes or even just being too busy can cause stress. Some external causes of stress are work or school...
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...A Pocket Guide to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Addiction Treatment, Self-Help and Recovery How to use EFT for relief from addictive cravings, withdrawal symptoms, anxiety, pain and upsetting memories Masha Bennett “Addictive behaviour is the mindbody’s normal and natural response to the pathology of sobriety” (Gregory Bateson) What is EFT? The Emotional Freedom Techniques are a group of brief therapeutic interventions and self-help tools, sometimes known as “acupuncture without needles” or “tapping therapy”. EFT brings together the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, neuroscience and cognitive-behavioural therapy by combining stimulation of a series of acupressure points with cognitive restructuring (specially worded affirmations), typically leading to shifts in thought patterns and relief from both physical tension and excess negative emotions. Table 1. Uses of EFT in addiction recovery Reducing / eliminating addictive cravings Alleviating withdrawal symptoms Managing anxiety, fear, grief, anger Relieving physical pain and tension Modifying unhelpful beliefs Healing past trauma Enhancing sense of control and self-efficacy Reducing risk of relapse Day-to-day emotional & stress management How does EFT work? There are several explanations of how EFT works. The creator of the technique and many practitioners attribute its effect to balancing the energy in meridians, as in acupuncture, in relation to a specific problem. Some neurological...
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...relationship between stress, anxiety, habits & phobias and describe how you would treat these with hypnotherapy. Introduction In this essay I will be looking into the similarities and differences between stress, anxiety, habits and phobias. I will discuss the symptoms both physically and mentally of a person presenting with any of the above, and the impact these symptoms have on the person’s everyday life. I will look at the various ways in which Hypnosis can help to relieve and treat these symptoms, and also look at the ethical issues that need to be carefully assessed before any treatment can be delivered. Stress, anxiety, fear or phobias tend to be bracketed into the same category, when in fact, although they do have links with each other, they are all distinct in their own right, and come with their own display of characteristics. It is therefore paramount, that the therapist understands the differences in order to offer the correct treatment. Stress Stress is a response to a specific incident that is happening at that time and is categorised into different categories: Hypostress: Boredom, unchallenged, lacking in motivation. If people are in tedious or repetitive jobs in which they gain no motivation, then this could lead onto them being unmotivated in other areas of their life. Eustress: This is short term and gives us the boost to complete tasks. This is positive stress that increases both performance & motivation. Acute Stress: This is how we normally...
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...CHAPTER 7: STRESS MANAGEMENT THE ONLY PERSON WITHOUT STRESS IS A DEAD PERSON – HANS SELYE WHAT IS STRESS * Is the body’s automatic response to any physical or mental demand place on it IDENTIFYING STRESSORS * situation, activities, and relationship that cause trauma to one’s physical, emotional or psychological self. STRESSORS * School * Work * Family * Relationship * Legal * Finances * Health * Environment * Living situation SHORT TERM PHYSICAL STRESS SYMPTOMS * Dry mouth * Cool skin * Cold hands and feet * Increased sweating * Rapid breathing * Faster heart rate * Tense muscles * Diarrhea LONG TERM PHYSICAL STRESS SYMPTOMS * Insomnia * Change in appetite * Sexual disorder * Aches and pains * Frequent colds * Feeling of intense * Prone to illness BEHAVIORAL STRESS SYMPTOMS * Talking too fast * Talking too loud * Nail biting * Grinding teeth * Drumming fingers * Over reacting * Defensive * Emotional * Irritable * Aggressive PERFORMANCE STRESS SYMPTOMS * You may not make good decision * You may no longer enjoy your work * You may have difficulty concentrating * You may have more negative thoughts STRESS IN STUDENT – the human reaction to events in our environment. Stress management – it is the amelioration of stress and especially chronic stress often for the purpose of improving every functioning. * stress produce numerous symptoms which vary according to...
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...Putong, Jonathan 4 y/o Post incision and drainage Cues | Diagnosis | Inference | Plan of care | Nursing Interventions | Rationale | Evaluation | Subjective:“ sakit sugat ko dito ma” as verbalized by the patientObjective: * Localized erythema and edema * (+) pruritus on the site of the incision. * (+) Facial grimace * (+)Irritability * (+) Guarding behavior * (+) Crying * (+) VS normal T= 36.8 ‘ c PR= 77 RR= 25 * Pain assessment>Location: Right post auricular area>Interval: frequent | Acute pain related to tissue trauma secondary to incision and drainage as manifested by * Localized erythema and edema * Pruritus on the site of the incision * Facial grimace * Irritability * Crying * Guarding behavior * Frequent interval of pain | Nociceptive stimuli(wound/inflammation)↓Nerve fibers (nociceptor) ↓ ↓A-delta fiber C-fiber (fast) (slow) ↓ ↓ Spinal cord & Dorsal horn pain modulating circuit (primary touch...
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...CHAPTER I: HISTORY OF SPA Getting enough sleep after a tiring day is sometimes not enough to give glow and fullness to your physical well-being. If you are the workaholic type of person, then take this as an advice – you need more than sleep and right diet. Undergoing a spa treatment at least once a week can give you a relaxed feeling and it can also give you mental comfort. But what is a spa anyway? Spa is a treatment that’s more close to a water treatment or balneotherapy (bath treatment). If you will notice, most of spa houses and resorts also offer health remedies and treatments. There are also various types of spa, depending on the health benefits it gives. Here are some of the known spas: Ayurvedic spa, Club spa, Cruise Ship spa, Day spa, Dental spa, Garden spa, and Medical spa and Mineral Springs spa. The use of spa treatment dates back in the pre historic -times, when people had to travel in hot or cold springs, hoping to be cured on certain ailments. There was a case that Bronze Age weapons and offerings were found in hot springs in countries France and Czech Republic. Romans, Native Americans, Egyptians, Persians and Babylonians even believe that spa is one way to one’s physical and spiritual sanctification. Ritual ceremonies and bathing rituals are done in a spring or well. While in Greek and Roman times, spa has been well-known for relaxation and personal hygiene. Small bathtubs, basins and baths for foot are just few of the tools used...
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...What value do you see in managing your physical and mental health and stress levels? How might these skills relate to academic and personal success? Please elaborate on your response. When something is going on in my life- a paper due for school, an important meeting is coming up at work, I get nervous, I get anxious, and in plain terms, I freak out. I have always been a super high-stressed, high-anxiety person. There was one time, my freshman year of college, I was so nervous for a math exam I broke out in hives! One of the main things that I have learned over the years- from my amazing parents- is that all I have to do is step back from the situation, take a deep breath, and calm down. There is nothing more important than your physical and mental health. Is something is off with someone physically or mentally, there is no way to get anything done. It is of utmost importance to keep your body and mind healthy. For me, before I have a big meeting at work, I take off a bit early and do something for myself- whether its going to the spa and getting a massage or going to get my hair or nails done, I do something that gets my mind off of what I’m worrying about. This keeps my mental health in check, which ultimately keeps my physical being healthier. The way I have learned to keep myself calm and cope with my nervousness throughout the past 2 years has help me further my business by helping me believe in myself- when I’m not nervous and anxious I know that I have the clarity to...
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