Complementary and Alternative Therapies Research

✍ Scribed by Tiffany Field

• Publisher: American Psychological Association
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 243
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Field describes the most common complementary and alternative therapies that have empirical support from peer-reviewed journals and provides guidance on which therapies have been most useful for which psychological and medical issues.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Combining Complementary Therapies
With Psychotherapy
Chapter 2
Origins of Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 3
Massage Therapy, Acupressure, and Reflexology
Chapter 4
Acupuncture
Chapter 5
Tai Chi and Chi Gong
Chapter 6
Yoga and Pilates
Chapter 7
Exercise
Chapter 8
Music Therapy
Chapter 9
Aromatherapy
Chapter 10
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Chapter 11
Imagery
Chapter 12
Hypnosis
Chapter 13
Biofeedback
Chapter 14
Meditation
Chapter 15
Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pediatric Populations
Appendix A: Therapies That Have Been Effective for Different Conditions and Procedures
Appendix B: Training and Credentials of Therapists
Appendix C: Resources for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
References
Author Index
Subject Index
About the Author