Holistic solutions for anxiety & depression in therapy :
General Material Designation
[Book]
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combining natural remedies with conventional care /
First Statement of Responsibility
Peter B. Bongiorno
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
First edition
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xix, 394 pages :
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illustrations ;
Dimensions
25 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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"A Norton Professional Book."
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-365) and index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Whether it's the latest diet craze, acupuncture, fish oil, vitamin D, St. John's wort, or some new "miracle mood cure," many therapists don't feel sufficiently well versed in the various complementary and alternative (CAM) remedies out there to give a sound opinion. Others may fear deleterious side-effects or interactions with psychiatric drugs their clients are already taking. Even more pervasive is the safety concern that their clients may inappropriately experiment with these treatments in lieu of more potent and, sometimes, necessary conventional care. This book addresses all these common concerns and more when it comes to treating anxiety and depression, providing an essential framework for understanding holistic care and helping to make sense of the alternative solutions available. Bongiorno, a naturopath who regularly works with mental health clients, walks readers through the fundamentals, laying out the basic principles of holistic care, the most salient CAM research to date as well as its safety concerns, and steps to take to determine if it's appropriate to introduce a CAM modality to your client's treatment. He also explains when holistic approaches may not be appropriate. Readers are then taught how to assess lifestyle and physiological factors that can contribute to a client's anxiety and depression, such as sleep, diet, caffeine intake, exercise, sunlight exposure, media use, low blood sugar, cholesterol levels, thyroid issues, hormone issues, digestive health, and more..."--Publisher description
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
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Holistic solutions for anxiety and depression in therapy