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Body Based Meditative And Mindfulness Practices For Veterans With Combat Related Ptsd, Jessica Steurer
Body Based Meditative And Mindfulness Practices For Veterans With Combat Related Ptsd, Jessica Steurer
Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses
This literature review investigates and examines how body based meditative and mindfulness practices can be an effective treatment method for Veterans with symptoms of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder. Yoga Therapy and other Expressive Therapy modalities (Art, Music) have developed evidenced-based practices and supporting research for this treatment area. Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) has shown effectiveness when treating conditions Veterans often present with such as combat-related PTSD, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, and Stress. DMT is a modality that focuses on the integration of the mind and body. Veterans benefit from body-based practices because they help to focus on the present moment while …
Meditation As A Tool For Blood Pressure Management, Maggie Ray
Meditation As A Tool For Blood Pressure Management, Maggie Ray
Thinking Matters Symposium Archive
PURPOSE: Appraise existing evidence about meditation and blood pressure in persons with cardiac risk factors and offer evidence-based recommendations about the use of meditation in management of blood pressure
The Effect Of Yoga And Breathing Exercises On Children With Autism, Leah Brausch
The Effect Of Yoga And Breathing Exercises On Children With Autism, Leah Brausch
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The purpose of this case study was to determine the effects of yoga and breathing exercises on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Common characteristics of children with ASD were noted and observed throughout the study in order to determine effectiveness of the therapy at hand. Yoga therapy was implemented for nine (9) weeks through an at-home program. It was determined that, while long-term effects were not evident, there is reasonable evidence to implement yoga therapy to assist with focus and attention. This paper serves to review characteristics of children with ASD, typical therapies used to assist them and the …