Showing posts with label clinical hypnotherapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clinical hypnotherapy. Show all posts

Monday, April 13, 2015

马来西亚失眠治疗-催眠疗法与营养治疗相结合




在Newmindcentre,
我们将催眠治疗与营养治疗相结合,有效克服失眠问题

引起失眠的原因有很多,多数是由心理因素引起。因此,催眠治疗失眠可以取得良好的效果。专家表示,长期失眠的人,其内心的痛苦是常人难以体会的,必须尽快采取有效措施进行治疗。专家指出,在临床催眠师语言的诱导下,能使患者达到全身乃至心灵深处的放松。临床催眠师的循循诱导,能使患者摆脱所有影响睡眠的症结;再通过一针见血的语言指令,使一切造成压力、紧张、不安、挫折的因素得以宣泄,深层的病因被临床催眠师消除,从而能使患者体验到心身放松的快感和愉悦。 失眠者只要经常体验这种松弛状态,那么恢复正常的睡眠功能那是指日可待的事情了。由此可见,催眠治疗失眠可谓是除药物治疗以外一种最有效的治疗方法,而且绝对是绿色无污染的。

基于营养的临床催眠治疗或心理治疗,能补充身体所需的营养成分和消除对身体有害的食物成分,从而达到身体最佳分子结构、身体健康、心理功能良好的一种疗法。
它的理论基础是人体缺少某些营养成分,可导致一系列心理症状,如镁缺乏症可引起不恰当的运动、定向困难和幻觉等。
當血液中的血清素濃度太低時,即會感到心情低落、憂鬱。 
对心理障碍和身体障碍病人的检查发现,这些人往往有某种营养成分的缺乏。
斯可卜(ScoPp,A.L.)发现90%的心理咨询病人营养达不到标准水平。另一方面,有些食物则可造成心理功能紊乱,如某些食物可引起变态反应,使儿童学习困难。
芬固(Feingold)等人在食物中清除添加剂、储存剂、糖等后,改善了多动症和学习困难儿童的症状。
营养成分的缺少,可通过计算机饮食调查、头发重金属检车分析、生物反馈Biofeedback等科技测查等方法调查了解个人身心状态和营养缺失报告。
针对性地补充营养或避免不合适食物,对慢性抑郁症、焦虑、多动、学习无能和精神病有一定效果,
营养疗法若与催眠疗法结合,可提高失眠或其他心理保健之疗效。 





我们有两个“大脑”?
肠道是最原始的第一大脑,只有通过更加高效的营养供应我们才能建立起第二大脑,这样我们才能找到更好的食物。心理和肠道关系密切。我们的肚子非常敏感,它能感知。我想,每个人都或多或少注意到了:悲伤的时候有人会吃很多东西,有人会吃不下东西;压力大的时候有的人会打嗝,有的会腹泻或便秘。很多时候,悲观情绪或注意力障碍也是消化系统出了问题的信号。
一直以来,情绪的研究都离不开大脑神经系统。现在,越来越多的研究表明,病原微生物能够影响宿主的大脑和行为, 甚至诱发精神疾患。肠道细菌能影响小鼠的大脑神经系统发育和行为模式的发展。肠道微生物还与高血压、高血脂、慢性疲劳综合征、肥胖等慢性炎症状态有关,甚至与孤独症和抑郁症等精神疾病有关。

腸道健康與大腦息息相關 

美國哥倫比亞大學解剖細胞生物學教授,也是醫學博士Michael D. Gershon提出「第二大腦」的學說,也就是, 每個人都有兩個大腦,一個位於頭部;一個藏在人體肚子裡的腸道,又稱為「腹腦」。 腸子在結構與神經化學層面上,與大腦息息相關,「頭腦」與「腹腦」兩者必須合作,否則肚子亂糟糟、腦袋慘兮兮。 

腸子分泌重要的荷爾蒙— 血清素 ,在腸道會促進腸道蠕動,也作用在大腦,是大腦的幸福分子,與情緒平衡有關。當血液中的血清素濃度太低時,即會感到心情低落、憂鬱。 

您是否曾發現,如果一早順利排便,肚子輕鬆了,心情相對也會開心、不焦慮。腹腦和大腦相互聯繫,一個出毛病,另一個也受影響,所以保養我們的第二個大腦很重要。就健康的角度來說,我個人建議一天至少一次排便。 

肠道内布满了神经元,数量几乎和头脑一样多 
肠道被称为我们人体的“第二大脑”,研究表明,胃肠存在着一些内分泌细胞,其分泌的物质具有类似大脑内分泌素,可调节胃肠神经,乃至全身神经系统的功能。此外,肚子里有一个非常复杂的神经网络。它拥有大约1000亿个神经细胞,比骨髓里的细胞还多。

研究表明,慢性胃肠疾病一般与细菌感染有关,而细菌的毒素对人体恶性刺激也有可能影响大脑和神经系统的调节功能,从而引起或加 重失眠。值得一提的是, 医学心理学列出了38种身心疾病,其中属于胃肠疾病的如:贲门痉挛、十二指肠溃疡、胃溃疡、过敏性结肠炎、痉挛性结肠炎、溃疡性结肠炎、呕吐等11种之 多,占了1/4多。可以看出失眠与胃肠疾病具有共同的身心障碍基础。
胃神经症与人的精神状态有关,它常以精神过度紧张或精神创伤为发病基础,症状复杂,有反酸、嗳气、厌 食、烧心、恶心、呕吐、食后饱胀感、上腹部不适感及疼痛等症状。腹疼程度不一,无节律性与周期性,精神紧张时则疼痛出现或加剧,精神愉快则消失。疼痛也可 因适当的暗示而缓解。此外,病人多有头晕、头疼、失 眠、心悸、胸闷、注意力不集中、记忆力减退、阵发性面部潮红及手掌多汗等全身症状。

失眠,不可乱用安眠药

对于顽固性失眠症患者,适当给予镇静安眠药以改善失眠状况是可以的,但要特别注意避免由此引发成瘾依赖行为,安眠药常常有时间滞后的抑制作用,会导致白天嗜睡、乏力、精神萎靡而容易发生意外跌倒等不良后果,甚至有的老人发生进食、饮水时的呛咳和窒息,更为严重的是,患有睡眠性呼吸暂停症者约占老年人群的1/4,而安眠药可延长呼吸暂停的时间,以致发生猝死。

肠道菌群失衡与失眠
益生菌能产生一种γ-氨基丁酸的代谢产物,这种代谢产物是一种非蛋白质组成的天然氨基酸,人体大脑系统最安全的镇定剂,有抑制性神经传递,抗精神不安、抑制中枢神经系统兴奋、减低血压的作用,因此具有安眠、抗焦虑抗抑郁的作用。
同时,益生菌通过减弱神经系统的敏感度来改善睡眠,当有炎症发生而影响睡眠的时候,益生菌增强调节T细胞的功能,减弱发炎部位向神经系统传递的信号。







资料来源:
http://www.vchale.com/bjbhwwz/20 ... 74a0d15222962d.html
http://blog.sciencenet.cn/blog-40692-766416.html
http://www.superpb.com/yineng/188.html
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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Types of Mental Health Care Practitioners in Malaysia


Types of Mental Health Care Practitioners in Malaysia

Psychiatry, psychology, hypnotherapy, counseling and coaching are overlapping professions. Practitioners -- psychiatrists, counselors, hypnotherapists, psychologists and coaches -- are mental health care professionals. Their area of expertise is the mind -- and the way it affects behavior and well-being. They often work together to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental illness. And they are committed to helping people stay mentally well. But there are differences between psychiatry, psychology, hypnotherapy, coaching and counseling. And people sometimes find those differences confusing, especially when they are looking for help. The largest difference between the types of professionals is usually what they focus or specialize in, licensure requirements and their educational background.

The key to choosing which one of these professionals is right for you is to determine what kinds of things are important to you and finding a professional that seems to fit with your needs and personality. Feel free to email me ([email protected]) for more info.






1)Hypnotherapist
Professional governing body in Malaysia: The Association of Hypnotherapy Practitioners, Malaysia (AHPM)-AHPM is a member of The Federation of Complementary and Natural Medical Associations, Malaysia (FCNMAM). FCNMAM is a body recognized by the Department of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Ministry of Health (MOH), Malaysia. 
Expertise: practice hypnotherapy and may practice psychotherapy but cannot do physical examinations, cannot prescribe drugs





2)Counselor
Professional governing body in Malaysia: Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia-The Counselors’ Act 1998 sets the minimum competence level for the credentialing of a professional counselor in Malaysia. Only a person who is licensed to practice counseling under this Act is allowed to represent himself or herself as a counselor in the country.
Expertise: practice counseling and psychotherapy but cannot do physical examinations, cannot prescribe drugs






3)Clinical Psychologist
professional governing body in Malaysia: Allied Health Malaysia-The Allied Health Professions Bill 2015 was tabled for the first reading by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam at the Dewan Rakyat. The Bill seeks to set up the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council to register persons practising in the allied health industry which include clinical psychologist.
Expertise: practice psychotherapy but cannot do physical examinations, cannot prescribe drugs





4) Psychiatrist 
Professional governing body in Malaysia: Malaysian Medical Council-Psychiatrist need to apply for a Malaysian Medical License at the Malaysian Medical Council.
Expertise: able to diagnose and prescribe drugs, may practice psychotherapy, use electroconvulsive therapy, and admit people to the hospital.







5) Coach
professional governing body in Malaysia: None
Expertise: practice life, business, wellness or corporate coaching but cannot do physical examinations, cannot prescribe drugs




6) Neurotherapist
Professional governing body in Malaysia: None
Expertise: 
practice neurotherapy/EEG biofeedback/neurofeedback technique. It is a safe, non-invasive, alternative treatment option that relies on EEG biofeedback machine to monitor and visualize brain activity, and is used to help a variety of psychological and medical problems. But cannot do physical examinations, cannot prescribe drugs.


What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy -- uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance. 
The person's attention is so focused while in this state that anything going on around the person is temporarily blocked out or ignored. In this naturally occurring state, 
a person may focus his or her attention -- with the help of a trained therapist -- on specific thoughts or tasks. 
Hypnotherapy can be used in two ways, as suggestion therapy or for patient analysis.

1)Suggestion therapy: The hypnotic state makes the person better able to respond to suggestions. 
Therefore, hypnotherapy can help some people change certain behaviors, such as stopping smoking or nail biting. 
It can also help people change perceptions and sensations, and is particularly useful in treating pain.
2)Analysis: This approach uses the relaxed state to explore a possible psychological root cause of a disorder or symptom, 
such as a traumatic past event that a person has hidden in his or her unconscious memory. 
Once the trauma is revealed, it can be addressed in psychotherapy.
The hypnotic state allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion. 
It can improve the success of other treatments for many conditions, including:
-Phobias, fears, and anxiety
-Sleep disorders
-Depression
-Stress
-Post-trauma anxiety
-Grief and loss
Hypnotherapy also might be used to help with pain control and to overcome habits, such as smoking or overeating. 
It also might be helpful for people whose symptoms are severe or who need crisis management. 


What is Counseling?
Professional counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Counselors work with clients on strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that they are facing. Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client. Professional counselors help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil; seek to improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; and promote behavior change and optimal mental health. How long does counseling take? Ideally, counseling is terminated when the problem that you pursued counseling for becomes more manageable or is resolved. '



What is psychotherapy?

In recent years, significant advances have been made in the field of psychotherapy. Psychotherapy, sometimes referred to as talk therapy, works on the assumption that the cure for a person's suffering lies within that person and that this cure can be facilitated through a trusting, supportive relationship with a psychotherapist. By creating an empathetic and accepting atmosphere, the therapist often is able to help the person identify the source of the problems and consider alternatives for dealing with them. The emotional awareness and insight that the person gains through psychotherapy often results in a change in attitude and behavior that allows the person to live a fuller and more satisfying life.

Psychotherapy is appropriate in a wide range of conditions. Even people who do not have a mental health disorder may find psychotherapy helpful in coping with such problems as employment difficulties, bereavement, or chronic illness in the family. Group psychotherapy, couples therapy, and family therapy are also widely used.


Most mental health practitioners practice one of six types of psychotherapy: supportive psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or interpersonal therapy.



What is coaching?
International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today's uncertain and complex environment. To determine whether you or your company could benefit from coaching, start by summarizing what you would expect to accomplish in coaching. When an individual or business has a fairly clear idea of the desired outcome, a coaching partnership can be a useful tool for developing a strategy for how to achieve that outcome with greater ease. Since coaching is a partnership, ask yourself whether collaboration, other viewpoints, and new perspectives are valued. Also, ask yourself whether you or your business is ready to devote the time and the energy to making real changes. If the answer is yes, then coaching may be a beneficial way to grow and develop.



What is EEG biofeedback/neurofeedback/neurotherapy?

EEG biofeedback is a painless and drug-free way of helping an injured brain or impaired brain function return to a healthy state. It helps the brain to do a better job of regulating itself and the body. It is biofeedback for the brain and the body. EEG biofeedback is a method used to train brain activity in order to normalize Brain function. 
The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a measure of brain waves. Like other computers, the brain gives off tiny impulses that appear as electrical waves. The raw EEG can be separated into waves that vibrate at different rates or frequencies; beta (fastest) to alpha, theta, and delta (slowest). Brainwaves should be faster at front, slower at back; faster at left and slower at right. A “backwards brain” (slow at front and left, fast at back and right) tends to be poor in focus and attention, depressed or anxious. Brainwave slowing suggests brain injury and impairs normal brain function.






Source:

http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/mental_health_disorders/overview_of_mental_health_care/treatment_of_mental_illness.html
http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/mental-health-hypnotherapy
http://www.counseling.org/aca-community/learn-about-counseling/what-is-counseling/overview
http://psychcentral.com/
http://www.webmd.com/
https://www.psychology.org.au/publications/inpsych/coaching/
http://coachfederation.org/need/landing.cfm?ItemNumber=978

Monday, December 15, 2014

National Seminar on Counselling & Psychotherapy 2014


I represent my healthcare centre to this seminar.
This was one of the most informative seminars I have ever attended.
I have learned a lot from professors from UTM and professional hypnotherapist.
I am delighted that the contribution of hypnotherapist and other professional helpers have been recognized by professors there.

The Topics Covered include: 
1. Transference and countertransference in couselling
2. E-Counselling
3. Professional Issues & Challenges in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Malaysia
4. Issues and Challenges in Family Therapy
5. Contemporary Issues and Challenges in the Helping Profession

They were also discussing to form a new psychotherapy association under the MOH-TCM.


With Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Tajudin Ninggal (UTM) and Dr.Soo.