Complementary Therapies Course

Course Structure

The Complementary Therapies course is divided into four comprehensive modules:

Natural diagnostic techniques

Module 1: Complete therapeutic systems

• Naturopathy
• Asian systems
• Shamanism

Module 2: Therapies

• Chiropractic
• Osteopathy
• Cranial osteopathy
• Rolfing
• Myotherapy
• Rosen Technique
• Bowen Technique
• Massage
• Aromatherapy
• Reflexology
• Polarity Therapy
• Herbal medicine
• Dietary and nutritional therapies
• Homeopathy
• Flower and tree remedies
• Acupuncture
• Acupressure
• Shiatsu
• Clinical ecology
• Geopathic therapy
• Psychotherapy and counselling
• Hypnosis and hypnotherapy
• Relaxation therapies
• Reiki
• Radionics
• Crystal and gem therapies
• Light and sound therapies

Ailments by body system

Module 3: Homeopathy

• Origins of homeopathy
• Preparing and finding a remedy
• Visiting a practitioner
• Guide to the Materia Medica
• The Materia Medica - principal homeopathic remedies
• Repertory index
• The home medicine chest
• Herbal remedies
• Herbs in the holistic context
• Wholeness and prevention
• Practical herbalism
• Chiropractic
• Reflexology
• Acupuncture
• Reiki and homeopathy
• Finding and preparing a remedy
• Weight control
• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Gathering herbs
• The preparation of herbs
• The chemistry of herbs
• Herbs for infections and infestations
• Anti-microbials
• Diabphoretics
• Anthelmintics
• Treating infections
• Treating infestations
• Herbal remedies in the home

Module 4: The Herbal Index: individual profile of herbs

• Herbs for particular systems of the body
• The circulatory system
• The lymphatic system
• The respiratory system
• Ears, nose, throat and eyes
• The digestive system
• The nervous system
• The skin
• The musculoskeletal system
• The glandular system
• The reproductive system
• The urinary system
• Health counselling
• Enhancing physical health: the counsellor’s contribution
• The process of health counselling: strategies, skills and concepts
• Counselling applications
• Weight control
• Smoking cessation
• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Exercise motivation
• Sleep difficulties
• Sexual health
• Chronic pain
• Coping with illness
• Towards a wellness perspective.

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