Alternative therapies and the exceptional individual
Not offered in 1995
Dr N C Nettleton
Clayton
Alternative medicine and therapies are becoming a much more accepted part of our society. This subject introduces a number of alternative therapies and programs and encourages students to evaluate them critically. Particular attention will be paid to claims that a given therapy can help learning disabled or otherwise exceptional individuals. Topics covered may include acupuncture and acupressure, adjustment and well-being, biofeedback, chiropractic, Doman-Delacato patterning, herbal treatments, hypnotherapy, Irlen lenses, educational kinesiology, massage, meditation, naturotherapy, stress management and yoga. Individual students will be encouraged to make an in-depth study of one therapy or program. Students will be expected to participate in regular lecture-demonstrations and discussions, to read widely and to complete written assignments. They will also be expected to participate in exercises and activities concerned with their own health and well-being. If there is sufficient interest, a course in sensitive massage may be arranged.