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This module provides an overview of mind-body therapies. It is best to begin with this overview before moving onto the subsequent modules. In this module, you will learn the types of mind-body therapies used by the patients, common terms that refer to this field, the biopsychosocial pathways through which mind body therapies are theorized to work, the relationship between stress and disease, and ways you can communicate to your patients about mind-body therapies.
Learning Outcomes
After this unit, you will:
- Understand how mind-body therapies can be useful for a patient’s physical and mental health;
- Be able to define various mind-body therapy practices;
- Know ways to support your patients' in discussion of use of mind-body therapies;
- Have access to key articles, books and internet resources for both you and your patients' learning.
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Benefits of MBTs |
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Clarifying Terminology |
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Clinical Care Implications |
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Effects of Stress: Chronic Health Conditions |
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Effects of Stress: Warning Signals |
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Introduction |
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Prevalence |
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Relaxation Response |
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Science Behind Mind-Body Therapies |
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Stress Response |
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What Are Mind-Body Therapies? |
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