( HS Ruiz 065481 2024) Harnessing the Nervous System as a Therapeutic Intervention: Restoring Care That Can be Transformation

Course overview

During the seminar, well explore the role of cognitive, behavioral and integrative strategies in managing chronic pain, leading to an improvement in coping and daily functioning. We will delve into the complexities of chronic pain, with a focus on helping you to understand how dysregulation of the nervous system and neuroinflammation contributes to heightened pain perception. Youll learn pain relief therapies that help the client gain interoceptive awareness and explore cognitive and behavioral strategies to enhance your clients ability to cope. Youll be given tools for mindfulness, meditation and tapping that promote relaxation and acceptance of physical sensations. Youll explore interoceptive exercises such as body scanning, progressive muscle relaxation as well as anti-inflammatory nutrition that will improve your clients muscle tension, stress and quality of life. Youll be equipped with various techniques and strategies that will allow you to manage chronic pain more effectively. With tools that are meant to complement traditional pain management, youll have a holistic approach to chronic pain management.