CLINICAL RELAXATION THERAPY COURSE (Module 2) : INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY- More Art and Science of DDB

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The wonderful world of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is important for all health professionals. PNI is the science of mind body health and identifies pathways and mechanisms by which psychological and physical health are intimately linked. It elucidates the impact of distress on both mind and body. PNI demonstrates how thoughts, emotions and health are connected and influence each other and is a scientific framework that supports a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. PNI research supports the use of evidence-based, holistic interventions such as DDB for health professionals to treat chronic conditions and improve health and wellbeing.

Learning objectives

1. Define PNI
2. Outline interactions between nervous, endocrine and immune systems
3. Identify a PNI framework for the effects of stress and relaxation
4. Gain more proficiency in practicing DDB
5. Gain proficiency in teaching DDB

Session Outline

This session:

• defines and provides an overview of PNI
• outlines interactions between nervous, endocrine and immune systems
• describes how thoughts, emotions and health are linked
• identifies effects of stress and relaxation on nervous, endocrine & immune systems
• demonstrates a PNI framework for disease and ill health