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Mind Body Brandy N. Leonard Mind and Body: THE Connection Kaplan University HW 280 -01 Professor Beth Edwards Health and Wellness

Assessing Health and Wellness • Mainstream medical approach on Wellness : • Medical history review • Assessment of Risk Factors • Current health stats of client • Physical ability of client • Nutritional status of client • Development of a wellness prescription with specific goals • Supplication of drugs to help lower risk factors and prevent onset of disease (Micozzi, 2011) • Performance of surgical procedures (Micozzi, 2011)

Assessing Health and Wellness Cont. • Complementary approach on Wellness: • Assessment of Risk Factors • Current health stats of client • Physical ability of client • Focus on engaging the inner resources of each individual in the maintenance of his or her own health (Micozzi, 2011)

Psychological Health v Micozzi (2011) stated “The word psychotherapy is derived from Greek words meaning “healing of the soul” and refers to treatment involving emotional and mental health, which is interwoven with physical health” (p. 110).

Categories of Psychotherapy Ø Psychodynamic therapy Ø Behavior therapy Ø Cognitive therapy Ø Systems therapy Ø Supportive therapy Ø Body-oriented therapy

Physiological Health Ø Physical activity Ø Stress management Ø Eating for health Ø Mindful exercise

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Health and Wellness CAM is a diverse subsystem of medicine that share a common ground in their view of healing and wellness CAM systems generally emphasize wellness and prevention (Micozzi, 2011)

Integrative Approach • Micozzi (2011) states “Much of what is called complementary or integrative (alternative) medicine in the United States represents primary care for 80% of the world’s people (WHO, 1998)” (p. 18). • The use of multiple approaches to address an individuals health and wellness. • Individual practitioners within one system of care may incorporate other healing modalities that are traditionally outside that system of care (Micozzi, 2011).

Case Study Application Patient: Mr. Contagious Factor Age: 22 Height: 5’ 6” Weight: 242 lbs. Patient Concerns: Insomnia, high stress levels, lower back pain

Integrative Approach to Mr. Factor’s Health • Education • Dietary Assistance • Sleep Study • Massage • Psychodynamic therapy

References v Howley, E. T. , & Franks, B. D. (2007). Fitness Professional's Handbook (5 th ed. ). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics). v Micozzi, M. (2011). Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine(4 th edition), St. Louis, MO; Elsevier v Seaward, B. L. (2006). Essentials of Managing Stress. Jones and Bartlett Publishers.