CAM Therapies Complementary &Alternative Medicine

Discussion 1

Myths, Misconceptions, and Fears

CAM method of HYPNOSIS for this discussion post must:

Identify the common myths and misconceptions about the selected CAM method/system.

Identify the common fears experienced by patients regarding the selected CAM method/system.

Identify the common biases that are known about the selected CAM method/system.

Identify and answer the most frequently asked questions that are often posed to providers by clients/patients regarding the selected CAM method/system.

Indicate when HYPNOSIS CAM method/system would be contra-indicated.

Support your position with at least one scholarly or peer-reviewed source, in addition to the textbook and this week’s required/recommended readings.  

Discussion 2

Assess and Advise

Physical pain control

Discuss how the use of two of this week’s systems (yoga, and reiki) could be applied to treat the condition.  Explain why you would recommend the modalities chosen and why you feel the methods you chose are best suited for the condition.

Support your position with at least two scholarly or peer-reviewed sources, in addition to the textbook and this week’s required/recommended readings.  You may use professional Internet sources; however, these sources will not count toward the research requirement.  

Class Text 

Micozzi, M. S. (2010). Fundamentals of complementary and alternative medicine. (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.