CLINICAL RELAXATION THERAPY COURSE (Module 7): PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS- Policies and Guidelines for Relaxation Therapy in Clinical Practice. Proficiency in practicing and teaching relaxation techniques
To implement relaxation techniques into clinical practice, important considerations include policies, guidelines, contraindications and cautions. PNI supports a multidisciplinary healthcare approach and relaxation therapy offers health professionals another evidence-based treatment option to promote and encourage health and wellbeing.
Learning objectives
- consider how best to apply relaxation therapy clinically and therapeutically
- apply specific relaxation techniques to specific chronic conditions
- evaluate the role of relaxation therapy in one’s own practice
- understand the why and how of networking among professionals
Session Outline
This session will:
- discuss practical considerations of relaxation therapy for clients
- outline clinical applications of DDB and GI
- explain role of health policies, networking, record keeping, data collection
- identify best practice in relaxation therapy