Overview Flashcards
What does CATS stand for
Complementary
and
Alternative
Therapies
Complementary therapy
Addition to therapy
Alternative therapy
In place of traditional therapy
Integrative therapy
The use of traditional complementary therapies
Why the use of CATS
Autonomy
Cheaper
Natural
Failure of previous treatments
4 mind-body interventions
Guided Imagery
Meditation
Yoga
Biofeedback
4 biological-based therapies
Herbs
Vitamins
Supplements
Aromatherapy
3 manipulative body-based therapies
Acupressure/Acupuncture
Massage
Reflexology
Guided imagery
a person conjures up a picture that is held in mind during a painful or stressful experience.
Biofeedback
a system for electronically recording, amplifying, and feeding back information regarding a subtle physiological state, such as blood pressure or muscle tension