| Description |
xii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. General Principles. 1. Reasons for Integrating Complementary Health Procedures into Practice. 2. Overcoming Resistance to Complementary Procedures. 3. Scientific Support for Complementary Procedures. 4. The Practitioner-Client Relationship. 5. Guidelines for Choosing the Right Therapy. 6. Evaluating Results. 7. Strengths, Costs and Insurance Coverage. 8. Marketing a Complementary Practice -- Pt. II. How to Integrate Selected Complementary Therapies. 9. Nutrition and Supplements. 10. Herbs. 11. Aromatherapy. 12. Ayurveda. 13. Chinese Health and Healing. 14. Feng Shui. 15. Affirmations. 16. Assertiveness Skills. 17. Breathing. 18. Coping Skills Training. 19. Exercise/Movement. 20. Guided Imagery. 21. Hypnosis. 22. Meditation. 23. Relaxation Therapy. 24. Refuting Irrational Ideas. 25. Touch Therapies. 26. Art Production and Ritual. 27. Journal Writing. 28. Sound/Music Therapy -- App. Training Programs, Educational Resources, and Organizations |
| Summary |
"This practical guide can be used by professionals who want to enhance their services or understand what other health practices their patients may be doing on their own."--BOOK JACKET. "The first half provides strategies for making a blend of traditional and non-traditional practices work - such as how to overcome client resistance, utilize research to corroborate alternative therapies, understand insurance and reimbursement considerations, and implement marketing strategies."--BOOK JACKET. "The second half outlines actual therapies that can be used, chosen by the author from personal experience as those most likely to complement traditional practice. For nurses, physicians, mental health practitioners, and other health care professionals."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Alternative medicine.
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Complementary Therapies.
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Professional Practice.
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| Author |
Clark, Carolyn Chambers.
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| LC no. |
99028875 |
| ISBN |
0826112889 |
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