WIll Abrahamson 3/23/18 History Matteo Ricci Article Critique In the Intricacies of Accommodation: The Proselytizing Strategy of Matteo Ricci, the author, Yu Liu creates the argument that the importance of Matteo Ricci in being an exchange of cultures, which were east and west, came accidently through him being a missionary. I find this argument by Yu Liu to be very compelling, for two reasons. The first reason is that gives credit to Matteo Ricci as being successful in the sense that he bridged cultures, but as a missionary he lacked results, the second is that the source provides great detail into the journey of Ricci, starting with his arrival in China in 1583. The second reason is related to the first, in that it seems that…
The six chapter of Ringel and Brandell (2012) book present the benefits of art therapy in the context of trauma. This paper will review 3 selective topic from the chapter: stress reduction with relaxation techniques, Building vocabulary to connect sensorial memories with words, and tell the trauma narrative. All the chapter topics are important and highly effective, I chose the three topics mentioned before as I see them most relevant to my practice as a drama therapist and narrative therapist. Using Art Therapy to Reduce Stress with Relaxation Techniques: A great example of stress reduction given by Ringel and Brandell (2012) is visualization and drawing condition when the client feel safe in.…
Utilize stress management techniques as suggested in Chapter 11. I now focus on the present moment rather than trying to predict the future. I have acquired a habit of recording my thoughts thoughout the day, describing my feelings in detail, keeping account of my physical reaction as well. I monitor my caffeine intake, sleep with a slightly open window besides taking the…
5. Meditation and positive thinking - meditation can relax the mind and the body. It also helps remove negative thoughts from our mind. Thus, purifying us from stress and other worldly thoughts that we might…
Control breathing teaches clients that they can control parts of their body, learn how to reduce negative feelings, and can help distract negative thoughts (Cohen, Mannarino, Deblinger, 2010). Client’s homework activity is to practice controlled breathing at home with parent or by themselves while parent monitors practice technique. Parents can be taught the same controlled breathing technique that the client learned during the parent session. Muscle relaxation technique can help the client decrease tension in their bodies. By doing so, clients learn to recognize tense feelings and neutralize them.…
Steam rooms have been around since the days of ancient Rome, when people still worshiped and feared gods and goddesses. The fact that they stuck around as a popular activity for so many people proves that the steam room will always be a loved concept. But what are the benefits of a steam room? You have to know them in order to be sure that installing one in your own home is a good idea.…
Recent studies show that short, 10-minute exercises have nearly as much benefit as longer sessions, so long as the heartrate is elevated enough to break a sweat. If mobility or pain are an issue, eldercare personnel can assist with an exercise regimen that is both safe and effective. Meditation and deep breathing exercises help lower anxiety levels and actually impact the brain at the cellular level. Just a few minutes a few times a day is enough to impact the brain's neural pathways and relieve stress. Psychologist Judith Tutin notes, "Deep breathing counters the effects of stress by slowing the heart rate and lowering blood…
Psychology Assignment: In this study the purpose was to see if daily mindful breathing practices and cognitive reappraisal would help lower anxiety levels of students before or when taking tests or exams. The variables present here are the 36 students (12 in each group), practicing daily training in mindful breathing, or cognitive reappraisal, versus a non-training condition group (control group). The next variable is observed and compared to the different student groups and used to see the effects they bring, which is the level of anxiety towards tests or exams after completing these practices for a fixed period of time. The final results in this study concluded that mindful breathing practices and cognitive reappraisal had a larger degree…
1. Describe briefly how you participated in the community engagement health promotion activities and the key learnings from these activities. a. How did you ensure that your interventions were socially and culturally appropriate for the population served (IA)? • As a class we had a discussion and survey about the needs of a diverse college population, and concluded that students are faced with a lot of stress. Which is something we knew being students ourselves.…
To reduce stress, one can get more exercise. Exercising helps reduce the negative effects of stress. While exercising, physical activity will help build up and train your body to prepare the body for any physical emergencies. Tai Chi, meditation, and yoga all are relaxation techniques to relax the mind and body. Managing sleep well and maintaining a healthy diet are was also a part of what a person can do to prevent or reduce stress.…
Anxiety is a feeling of worry and uneasiness. Moments of anxiousness are normal, but when anxiety hinders an individual from accomplishing a daily activity, that is when it becomes a disorder. Anxiety disorders can be a serious problem. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. The reason of anxiety is not always known, and that can exacerbate how a person feels.…
Another effective stress reduction activity for me is having conversations with my family and friends. Often times, I like to keep things bottled up inside, and this isn’t usually helpful. When I am able to call my mom and talk through things with her, I instantly feel better and less overwhelmed. After hearing her advice, I am able to rationalize my own thoughts and go from there. While these two stress reducing techniques are effective, there are some that don’t work as well.…
Meditation/ mindfulness exercises are something I have wanted to incorporate into my life weekly. The first time I have even done a mindfulness exercise was in counseling with my therapist. I would do it once a week before every session. I found it really helpful to start out each session with a quick five-minute exercise. Without even knowing I went through four of the five stages in the transtheoretical model: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, and action.…
Being active and having fun can be just as effective as relaxing in a hot bath. The second is to keep an open mind, use your imagination and take the time to unwind in a way that only you can choose. There is no right way to relax and relieve stress. However, and this is the final ingredient, there is a wrong way to relieve stress. Be sure to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and other unhealthy stimulants or depressants.…
Another stress relief technique is meditation. Mediation is one of the best stress relieving techniques that was founded within the Indian culture but today is accessible to…