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Ch12 Complementary and Psychosocial Therapies Flashcards

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Chamomile

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Relief of insomnia and a mouth sedative. May also aid digestion, relieve menstrual cramps, and settle upset stomach.

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Peppermint

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Herbal remedy. Relieves upset stomach and headache and is a mild sedative. Oil peppermint is also used for inflammation of the mouth, pharynx, and bronchus.

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Black cohosh (thought to be similar to estrogen

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Relief of menstrual cramps; improved mood; calming effect D/N TAKE WITH ANTIHYPERTENSIVES OR IF YOU HAVE HEART PROBLEMS OR PREGNANT

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Cascara sagrada

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Relief of constipation D/N TAKE IF PREGNANT OR IF BOWEL OBSTRUCTION OR INFLAMMATION PRESENT

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Which herbs are thought to be helpful in relieving menstrual cramping?

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Chamomile and black cohosh

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Echinacea

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Stimulates the immune system; May have value in fighting infections and easing the symptoms of colds and flu CHECK FOR ALLERGIC REACTIONS

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Fennel

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Used to ease stomach aches and to aid digestion. Used to stimulate the appetite of people with ANOREXIA.

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Feverfew

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Prophylaxis (preventing diseases) and treatment of migraine headaches SOME MAY EXPERIENCE TEMP MOUTH ULCERS

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Ginger

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Effective in preventing motion sickness. And used to ease stomach aches and to aid digestion.

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Ginkgo

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Used to treat those senile, short term memory loss and peripheral insuffiency. Dilates blood vessels. D/N USE IF PREGNANT/LACTATING. D/N USE W/BLEEDING DISORDERS OR WITH ASPIRIN OR ANTICOAGULANTS

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Ginseng

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Positive effect on the cardiovascular system (action not known) Chinese thought it increased wisdom and longevity AVOID W/ANTICOAGULANTS

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Hops

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Used in cases of nervousness, mild anxiety, insomnia. Also may relieve the cramping associated with diarrhea.

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Kava-kava

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Used to reduce anxiety while promoting mental acuity (sharpness) IF TAKEN WITH CNS DEPRESSANTS IT CAN BE TRANQUILIZING!! CAN LEAD TO LIVER DAMAGE!

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Passion flower

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Treat nervousness and insomnia. Depresses CNS for mild sedative effect.

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Psyllium

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Popular bulk laxative used for chronic constipation. Also found useful in treatment of hypercholestrolemia.

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Name two herbs that relieve constipation?

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Psyllium and cascara sagrada

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Scullcap

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Used as a sedative for mild anxiety and nervousness

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St. John’s Wort

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Treatment of mild to moderate depression. May block reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and have a mild Monoamine oxidase inhibiting effect. D/N TAKE W/OTHER PSYCHOACTIVE MEDS!

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Valerian

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Used to treat nervousness and insomnia. Produces restful sleep without “morning hangover.” D/N TAKE WITH CNS DEPRESSANTS

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Which herbs help relieve insomnia?

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Chamomile, hops, Passion flower, valerian

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Acupressure

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Pathways called meridians connect at acupoints. Elbows, palms used to apply pressure to acupoints and dissolve obstructions in the flow of healing energy. Acupuncture uses needles for same reason.

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The western medical philosophy regarding acupressure and acupuncture is that

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they stimulate the body’s own painkilling chemicals the morphine-like substance known as endorphins and found to help with asthma, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, depression and more substance abuse dysmenorrhea

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True or false: recent studies suggest that acupuncture may aid in the treatment of cocaine dependence and chronic daily headaches

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True

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True or false: nutrition does not play a role in the healing process

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False

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Foods to reduce

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Reduce: sodium (less than 2,300), cholesterol, trans-fatty acids, added sugars and fats, refined grains, alcohol in moderation 1 drink for women 2 for men!!! Alcohol should be avoided by those who cannot restrict their intake

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Foods to increase

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Increase: vegetables, fruits, whole grain, fat-free or low fat milk, cheese, yogurt, soy, seafood instead of meat, replace protein foods, use oils to replace solid fats, foods that provide potassium-dietary fiber-calcium-and vitamin D

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Prevention of night blindness; calcification of growing bones; resistance to infection

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Vitamin A- butter, cheese, milk, liver, whole milk, egg yolk,fish, carrots, green leafy vegetables, pumpkin, sweet potatoes

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Formation of collagen in connective tissues; A powerful antioxidant; facilitates iron absorption; aids in the release of epinephrine from the adrenal glands during stress

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Vitamin C- citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, green leaf vegetables, strawberries

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Necessary in the formation of bones and teeth; neuron and muscle functioning; blood clotting

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Calcium- dairy products, kale, broccoli, spinach, sardines, oysters, salmon

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Promote absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the small intestine; prevention of Rickets

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Vitamin D- fortified milk and dairy products, egg yolk, fish liver oil, liver, oysters; sunlight

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Necessary in the formation of DNA and the production of red blood cells

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Folic acid (folate) also vitamin B12

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Vitamin K

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Clotting factors

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Phosphorous

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Necessary in the formation of bones and teeth

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Chiropractic medicine

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Energy flows from the brain to all parts of the body through the spinal cord and spinal nerves. Adjustments to vertebrae may be facilitated with massage, applying heat/cold and ultrasound treatments (mixer chiropractor). X-rays are performed. Help: headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel, sinusitis

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Subluxation

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Vertebrae in the spinal column that have become displaced

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Therapeutic Touch and Massage

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Philosophy: human body projects a field of energy. Wave hands above body not touching it but “massaging” energy fields that are hot. Reduce pain and anxiety.

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Massage is contraindicated in individuals with

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High blood pressure, acute infection, osteoporosis, phlebitis, skin conditions, and varicose veins

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Massage in beneficial to individuals with

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Anxiety, chronic back and neck pain, arthritis, sciatica, migraine headaches, muscle spasms, insomnia, pain of labor and delivery, stress-related disorders, and whiplash (neck)

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Yoga

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The objective of yoga is to integrate the physical, mental, and spiritual energy that enhance health and well-being. Relieves stress. Proper breathing. Meditation.

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Pet Therapy

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Studies have shown petting a dog/cat can lower blood pressure. Bring pet into nursing home reduced loneliness and client’s mood enhanced. Mortality rate was higher in coronary care for those w/out pets. Individuals w/AIDS and no pets more likely to suffer from depression than those w/dogs

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Food groups to moderate

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carbohydrates, fats, sodium chloride and alcohol

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Psychoanalysis

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The foundation for individual psychotherapy. A major goal is for the client to gain insight and understanding about current relationships and behavior patterns by confronting unconscious conflicts that surfaced in the transference relationship with the analyst. Psychoanalysis is lengthy and costly! -Free Association- Dream Analysis- Hypnosis- Catharsis

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Free Association

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Psychoanalysis technique. The client is allowed to say whatever comes to mind in response to a word. The therapist then looks for a theme. The theme may give the therapist an idea of the cause of the client’s emotional disturbance.

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Dream Analysis

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Psychoanalysis technique. Belief that dreams truly are the mirror to be unconscious. Monitoring and interpreting dreams. “Dream log” kept by client.

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Hypnosis

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Psychoanalysis technique. A tool for unlocking the unconscious or for searching further into “past life regression” guided imagery may be used. At the end of session while still in trance therapist may offer some posthypnotic suggestions.

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Catharsis

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Psychoanalysis technique. The healthy release of ideas through “talking out” conscious material, accompanied by appropriate emotional reaction; the release into awareness of repressed unconscious material. Sometimes they “relive” the moment: ABREACTION

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interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)

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Time-limited, also called brief psychotherapy, has a specific focus and identifies goals for a limited number of sessions. Goal: improvement in current interpersonal skills (helps w/depression). A combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy better than either alone.

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Reality Therapy

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Suggests that all individuals are responsible for what they do. Psychopathology is viewed as ineffective behaviors because the concept or RESPONSIBILITY is emphasized! Focus on the now and not on the past (unless pass choice effects today). Hope is instilled in clients because no dwelling in spent if past failures. Personality development is viewers as an attempt to fill the 5 basic human needs of: power, belonging, freedom, fun, and survival

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Progressive Relaxation

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Method of deep muscle relaxation is based on the premise that the body responds to anxiety provoking thoughts and events with muscle tension

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Meditation

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Focusing on one thought. B/P, heart rat respiratory rate, metabolism and need for oxygen decrease.

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Mental imagery

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Uses the imagination in an effort to reduce the body’s response to stress

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Biofeedback

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Use of biofeedback equipment that helps the individual bring unnoticed processes in the body under voluntary control (B/P, heart rate)

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Nonassertive individuals

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Seek to please others at the expense of denying their own basic human rights

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Assertive individuals

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Stand up for their own rights while protecting the rights of others

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Aggressive assertiveness

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Defend their own rights by violating the basic rights of others

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Passive-aggressive assertiveness

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Defend their own rights by expressing resistance to social and occupational demands

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Agreeing assertively

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Assertively accepting negative aspects about oneself. Admitting when an error has been made. “You let that meeting get out of hand” “yes, I didn’t do a good job.”

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Inquiring assertively

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Seeking additional information about critical statements

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Shifting from content to process

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Changing the focus of the communication from discussing the topic at hand to analyzing what is actually going on in the interaction

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Clouding/fogging

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Concurring with the critic’s argument without becoming defensive and without agreeing to change. “You make so many mistakes” “you’re right I have made some mistakes”

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Defusing

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Putting on further discussion with an ANGRY individual until he or she is calmer (the other person is ANGRY)

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Delaying assertively

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Putting a further discussion with another individual until ONE is calmer. (I need to diffuse)

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Cognitive Therapy

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Commonly used in the treatment of mood disorders. The individual is taught to control thought distortions that are considered to be a factor in the development and maintenance of mood disorders. EX/depression- “I’m a complete failure.” (All or nothing) “he thinks I’m foolish.” (Mind reading) MANIA automatic thoughts: “she’s happy only with me” (personalizing) “everything I do is great” (all or nothing) “she thinks I’m great” (mind reading)
THE CLIENT IS ASKED TO DESCRIBE EVIDENCE THAT BOTH SUPPORTS AND DISPUTES THE AUTOMATIC THOUGHT!

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Food groups to encourage:

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Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, milk and milk products

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