Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Stress – related disorders have become increasingly common in Western Society. The wear and tear caused by chronic stress can contribute to physical and mental breakdown. Some disorders such as hypertension have reached almost epidemic proportions. Because of these increases, stress and the way of dealing with it, have become areas of major concern. In addition stress is related to addictions and anxiety.

This study program provides the student with the advanced skills to help clients understand and deal with both the causes of stress and the behaviours triggered by it.

Classroom (Didactic) Education

This course teaches the physiology of stress with an emphasis on the hormonal balance of the body. It provides a clear understanding of the definition of stress, the mechanisms of stress and various methods for coping with it. You will learn to provide an acupuncture laser treatment to aid in the coping mechanisms

Hands On Training

The student will have the opportunity to perform a complete treatment from the initial client intake to a laser acupuncture  treatment.

Course Objectives

By the end of your  training you will be able to:

• Understand the study of stress and its impact.
• Explain the physiology of stress
• Employ physical and mental techniques for coping with stress.
• Perform a laser treatment to aid in stress management, anxiety and panic disorders

Course Modules

• Auricular Acupuncture
• Endocrine System
• Stress Management
• Anxiety and Panic Disorders

Materials

Your tuition includes a course manual that consists of written reference materials, protocols and  examples of history, consent and policy forms.

Certification

There is an exam at the end of the course successful completion of which is required in order to gain a certificate of achievement.