HW499 Bachelors Capstone - Unit 6 Speaker Notes
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Slide 1: Title and Introductions
(8 minutes)
Good morning, class, and welcome to this week's Complementary and Integrative Medicine course. Before we begin, I would like to take a few minutes for everyone to introduce themselves. One by one, please stand up and state your name, where you are from, and why you are taking this class. I will start first. My name is Student; I live in City, State and will be your instructor for this course.
Slide 2: Course Objectives
(1 minute)
The objectives for this course are:
To define complementary and integrative medicine.
To identify a few CIM modalities and their benefits and risks.
To explain the concept of mindfulness and how it can be used to promote optimal health and wellness.
To discuss the scientific evidence supporting the benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
To create a personal mindful action plan.
Slide 3: CIM: What Is It? (1 minute)
We have all heard people talking about complementary and integrative medicine (CIM), but what
exactly is it? CIM refers to the combination of conventional medical practices with alternative and complementary therapies. It aims to treat the whole person, taking into account their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. CIM is also characterized by a holistic approach to health care that emphasizes prevention, patient education, and self-care. (Cleveland Clinic, 2022).
Slide 4: Five Domains Handout (3 minutes)
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health developed a framework to categorize the different modalities (Nuffer, 2019). This handout lists each of the five domains and examples of some modalities within that group. Have any of you tried any of these practices? Are there any that you have never heard of before?
Slide 5: Acupuncture (5 minutes) Before diving into the main topic, I want to briefly review a few examples of CIM modalities and their potential benefits and risks. Acupuncture is a practice in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which a licensed acupuncturist inserts fine needles into specific points and depths of the body, stimulating sensory nerves. Its goal is to restore harmony to Qi, the vital energy that is said to be at the root of many health problems (Brazier, 2017). Benefits:
It is safe and effective enough to be used in tandem with other therapies.
It may be helpful in chronic pain management.
The potential for adverse effects is minimal.
It is a versatile therapeutic practice that may address several health issues simultaneously (Brazier, 2017). Risks:
The insertion sites may bruise, become sore, or bleed.
Infections may occur if needles are not properly sterilized.
On rare occasions, internal organ damage occurs due to needle breakage (Brazier, 2017).
Did you know that the needles used for these treatments are considered medical devices and are thus subject to FDA oversight? Certain regulations apply to their labeling and production, including being nontoxic, sterile, and labeled "for one use only" by a licensed medical professional (Brazier, 2017).
Slide 6: Chiropractic Treatment (5 minutes)
A chiropractic treatment is a type of manual or instrument-assisted joint manipulation performed by a licensed chiropractor for therapeutic purposes (Cleveland Clinic, 2018). Benefits:
Reduces the severity of neck-related headaches and migraines
Enhances posture
Helps alleviate back and joint discomfort while increasing mobility
Helps alleviate pain associated with chronic illnesses such as arthritis
Effective for whiplash and other low-impact spine or neck injuries (Cleveland Clinic, 2018).
Risks:
After treatment, a person can temporarily feel exhausted, stiff, or have a slight headache.
Rarely, treatments may result in severe complications like pinched lower back nerves, herniated disks, or stroke (Cleveland Clinic, 2018). Slide 7: Meditation (5 minutes)
Meditation can be defined as a mind-body practice for calming the mind and bringing one into the present moment by focusing attention on an external stimulus such as breathing, an object, sound, imagery, or movement. Many stress-related illnesses may be treated and prevented by integrating meditation into conventional medical care.
Meditating on a regular basis may help alleviate symptoms from:
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Insomnia
Digestive issues
High blood pressure
Precautions: Those experiencing psychosis, major depression, or other severe psychological conditions should not practice meditation without simultaneous medical or psychological treatment (Chrisman, 2015). Slide 8: Need to Relax Handout
(2 minutes)
This handout provides seven meditation techniques you can try at home. Have any of you already tried one of these before? Slide 9: Mindfulness (1 minute) Practicing mindfulness entails paying attention to and accepting whatever thoughts, emotions, and body sensations arise in the present moment without passing judgment or trying to suppress them (Cherry, 2016). Slide 10: Why Practice It?
(1 minute)
Mindfulness has been shown in over 400 studies to be an effective and beneficial mental health practice that may help individuals feel better physically and mentally. According to one study in 2016, practicing mindfulness is an easy and affordable technique to decrease anxiety, depression,
stress, and negativity (Cherry, 2022). Slide 11: Research (5 minutes)
Mindfulness-based interventions have been found to improve people's ability to control their emotions. Neuroimaging research suggests that mindfulness practices modify the brain regions that become active and inactive in response to emotional cues. Studies have shown that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) has been just as effective as antidepressants in lowering depression symptoms and preventing their return. Research has also suggested that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a program combining yoga and mindfulness elements, can effectively treat anxiety and help decrease stress (Cherry, 2022). Slide 12: Kid Friendly (8 minutes)
Mindfulness is not limited to only adults. According to recent studies, children may be taught to develop a heightened awareness of their present moment experiences by engaging in simple mindfulness exercises, such as PEACE. This acronym teaches kids to think critically and respond
appropriately to challenging circumstances (Ackerman, 2017). Do you think schools should incorporate PEACE exercises into their daily lessons? Why or why not? Do you think parents should teach their children how to practice mindfulness? Why or why not?
Slide 13: How Can I Practice Mindfulness Handout
(10 minutes)
If you don't know or forget how to practice mindfulness, just take a quick peek at this handout. It
provides a few brief examples of mindfulness exercises you can try anytime, anywhere. Now, I
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would like for everyone to stand up because we are going to practice mindful stretching, which is
one of the examples. Slide 14: Grounding exercise (22 minutes)
Now I want you all to take out your yoga mats and find a place to get comfortable. This next exercise will lead you through the process of creating your own personal shield to help you feel safe, cared for, and at peace (Morisi, n.d.). Do not worry if you fall asleep; I will wake you when we finish.
Slide 15: Personalized Plan Handout
(10 minutes)
The last thing we are going to do is create a personalized mindful action plan (Moran, 2014). You
can continue developing this plan daily, weekly, or monthly. Slide 16: Thank you
(3 minutes)
Thank you, everyone, for attending this week's course. I hope you all are relaxed now and enjoyed learning about the different complementary and integrative modalities and their benefits and risks. I also hope you gained some knowledge on how you can start practicing mindfulness. Please take your handouts home and share them with your friends and family. I hope to see you in next week's course on exercise science. I will stick around for a few minutes if anyone has any
questions. Have a great day! References
Ackerman, C. (2017, January 18). 22 mindfulness exercises, techniques, & activities for adults (+PDFs). https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-exercises-techniques-activities/
Brazier, Y. (2017, December 21). Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks
. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156488
Cherry, K. (2022, September 2). Benefits of mindfulness
. https://www.verywellmind.com/the-
benefits-of-mindfulness-5205137#toc-when-to-use-caution
Chrisman, L. (2015). Meditation. In J. L. Longe (Ed.), The Gales Encyclopedia of Medicine (5
th
ed., Vol. 5, pp. 3241-3245). Gale. https://link-gale-com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/apps/doc/CX3623301172/GVRL?
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Cleveland Clinic. (2018, December 4). Chiropractic adjustment
. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21033-chiropractic-adjustment
Cleveland Clinic. (2022). Integrative medicine.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21683-integrative-medicine
Eastern Connecticut University. (n.d.). Brief mindfulness exercises
[Infographic]. https://www.easternct.edu/counseling-services/online-self-help/mindfullness/brief-
mindfulness-exercises.html
Moran, D. (2014). The mindful action plan [Image]. In Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00441-y
Morisi, S. (n.d.). Grounding. Dartmouth [Guided recording]. https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/wellness-mindfulness/mindfulness-
meditation/guided-recordings/guided-imagery-visualization
Nuffer, M. (2019). Integrative health and medicine: Dietary supplements and modalities for the treatment of obesity. Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Abdominal Obesity (2
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ed.), 393-408. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816093-0.00027-6
Your Mental Health Pal. (2023). Meditation [Infographic]. https://yourmentalhealthpal.com/best-
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