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Caring for Refugees and Survivors of Torture:
Integrative Medicine, The Mind-Body Connection, and Internal
Energy ArtsMichael A. Grodin, M.D.
Integrative Medicine and Medical Acupuncture
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
Professor of Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Bioethics, Human Rights, Socio-Medical Sciences and Community Medicine
Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health
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Torture
Body to Mind to Spirit
Spirit to Mind to Body
NONE VERBAL - FEEL EXPERIENCE
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The Influence of Culture
Non-verbal Signs
Communication Styles
Significance of Disclosure
Expression of Feelings
Meaning of Getting Help
Perceptions of Problems
Gender &
Age Factor
Power & Roles
(Piwowarczyk)
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Vicarious Traumatization and
Compassion Fatigue
Generalized anxiety
Numbing
Overwhelmed
Poor coping
Anger
Intrusive thoughts
Loss of sense of safety
Loss of trust
Loss of connection with others
Despair
Nightmares
Irrational fears
Addictions
Sleep disturbances
Dissociative reactions
Intrusive images
Cynicism
Disillusionment
Incapacity for intimacy
Poor self-esteem
Loss of sense of control
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Goals of Trauma Treatment
Self-integration
Increase safety and stability
Reduce levels of hyperarousal
Reestablish normal stress response
Decrease numbing/avoidance strategies
Face rather than avoid trauma, process emotions, integrate traumatic memories
Foster recovery of comorbid problems
Reengage in life/reconnect with others
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Treatment Options
Specific interventions
Primary medical care
Psychotherapy
Social services
Medications
Spiritual resources
Physical therapy / Body work
Internal energy arts
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(CAM)
“A group of diverse medical and healthcare
systems, practices, and products that are not
presently considered to be part of conventional
medicine” (NIH National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Integrative Medicine
• “Integrative medicine is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal health and healing.”
(Consortium of Academic Health Centers in Integrative Medicine)
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Complementary and Alternative MedicineHypnosis
Meditation
Art Therapy
Biofeedback
Yoga
Tai Chi
MassageQi Gong
Herbs
Supplements
Traditional African Medicines,
Traditional Chinese Medicines, Ayurveda,
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Traditional African Medicine
Belief in the supernatural as cause of illness
Divination as diagnostic procedure
Ritualized use of plant and animal-derived
substances in treatment
Ritual as enhanced placebo effect(Okpako D, Trends in Pharm Sciences 1999)
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National Health Interview Survey
2002 Alternative Medicine Use
• 31,044 adults
• Nationally representative
36% used CAM in previous year
50% if prayer for health included
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CAM Use in Racial and Ethnic
Minority Adults: 2002 NHIS
Hispanics (27%)
More likely to choose CAM because conventional
med too expensive
Non-Hispanic blacks (26%)
< non-Hispanic whites (35%)
Higher prevalence if prayer for health included
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CAM Disclosure Rates to Medical
Doctors
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10
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1990 1997
Not Disclosed
Disclosed
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Taking a CAM History
“What healing methods, medications, vitamins, herbs, or teas do you use?” and “Why?”
(Safer 2005)
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Breathing Exercises
Precursor to many martial arts and healing arts,
including Qigong and T’ai chi
Hindi yogis developed breath science known as
pranayama
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Background
Purpose: force old and stagnate chi out of body
Massage internal muscles to improve circulation
Practiced for spiritual, psychological, emotional,
and physical benefits
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Technique
Movement of arms and legs in rhythm with deep inhalations and exhalations
Each exercise has different goal
expanded lung capacity, calmative effect, etc
Common breathing steps
Focus on the breath
Relax the belly
Let the stomach fill with air on inhale and become completely empty on exhale
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Physical and Mental Effects
Enhance autonomic nervous system
Lowers blood pressure
Greater mind control and calmness
Increased perception and intuition
Inner harmony and peace
Deeper understanding of the spiritual realm
Improves overall autonomic functions
Decreases asthmas symptoms
May extend life and enhance perception
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Qi Gong
“qi” = air, body energy, life force
“gong” = work or skill level for a discipline
“qigong” = breath work / energy work
Reasons for practicing qigong:
• Health maintenance
• Therapeutic benefits
• Spiritual facet
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Medical Benefits
Recognized in 1989 as a standard medical
technique in Chinese hospitals
Regularly practiced as a health maintenance
technique
Improves range of motion, joint flexibility
Mental calmness attained
Relieves stress
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Tai Chi
Soft style martial art
Emphasizes internal power
Uses leverage through the joints based on
coordination in relaxation to neutralize or
initiate attacks (rather than muscle tension)
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Health Benefits
Promotes control, flexibility, and balance
Evokes state of mental clarity and calmness
Stress and anxiety management
Reported CVR benefits: peak VO2, ventilatory capacity, BP/SVR, sympathetic tone, HR variability
Decreased State-Trait Anxiety (Tsai et al J Alt Comp Med 2003)
May affect catecholamines, cortisol, autonomic tone, psychosocial function
May also help cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, ADHD, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, arthritis
Effective as alternative exercise
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Meditation
Concentration Meditation: mainly used in
spiritual practices
Attention on single object and minimal distractions
Mindfulness: focus on process or object
Breath, mantra, visual, stimulations
Open focus
Contemplation Tantric Visualization
Field and Object Shifts
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Tibetan Monks
Flashbacks
Refocus
Breath
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Health Applications
Stress and pain reduction
Cardiovascular and respiratory effects
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YogaGoals: Achieve Moksha
Liberation from suffering and cycle of life
Harmony between mind and body
Attain knowledge of the true nature of reality
Reach Nirvana
Cessation of thought
Yoga postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) appear to be
increasingly popular in the U.S.
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Physical Benefits
Increases flexibility
Lubricates joints and tendons
Massages all organs of the body
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HypnosisMedical Applications:
Say Goodbye
Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome
Reduce pain, especially related to childbirth, burn-wounds
Treating skin disease (hypnodermatology)
Alternative to chemical anesthesia
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EMDR: Eye Movement
Desensitization and
ReprocessingTechnique:
Uses bilateral stimulation of the brain via eye movement, sound, or visual stimulation with body sensation
Follows 8 step structure
Patient focuses on disturbing memory for brief periods (30 sec) while simultaneously performing dual stimulus (eye movement, hand clapping, etc)
Associated information from the previous set becomes the focus for the next set
Alteration between dual stimulation
and personal association repeated many
times during the session
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Traditional Chinese
Medicines (TCM)Background:
TCM includes acupuncture, herbal medicines, dietary
therapy, Tui na, and Shiatsu massage
Theory divided body by function within the meridian
system, not as distinct parts
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Herbal Medicines
Ginkgo
Kava
Passionflower
Valerian
St. John’s Wort
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TCM Benefits
Proven success in certain chronic conditions such as migraines and osteoarthritis
Also effective for treating routine ailments such as flu, allergies, and colds
Avoids potential side effects of pharmaceuticals
Less expensive than Western treatment equivalents
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Acupuncture The insertion of fine needles into points along Meridians (energetic lines
along the body)
Emphasize whole body health
We look for the reason why the body does not heal itself
How all organs and body tissues communicate and contribute to the whole
medical picture
Moving Qi and unblocking stagnation (areas of stasis)
Moving arterial blood and supply of O2
Lymphatic drainage and vein drainage to reduce
toxins, Co2 and other harmful accumulations
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Utilization of Acupuncture
Any kind of pain
Anxiety, stress, depression
Any kind of GYN problem
Gastrointestinal problems
Pediatric care
Post surgical care
General health
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Practice
Individualized – context driven
Evaluation – Inspection, Auscultation, Inquiring, Palpation
Tongue, pulse, tender points
~1 hour session, seen 1-2x week
Total number of sessions variable
Needles inserted and left for 10-30 minutes
2/3 patients – musculoskeletal complaints, headaches. Most other – fatigue, anxiety, depression
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AcupressureTechnique:
Stimulation of the meridian system at specific points will
rebalance yin, yang, and qi, thereby stimulating body’s natural
healing processes
Stimulation of Acupoints results in muscle relaxation, increased
blood flow, and flow of qi
Physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by hand,
elbow, or other device
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Physical Effects
Pain reliever
Balancing of the body
Reduces tension
Increases circulation
Deep relaxation
Strengthens resistance to disease
Overall promotion of good health
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Other Techniques
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Reiki Practice
Whole Body Treatment
Practitioner places hands in various areas on
recipient’s body or may use a non-touching
technique
Usually used for chronic conditions
Localized Treatment
Practitioners hands held in a specific area of the
body
Used for injuries or certain ailments
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Ayurveda
Native form of traditional medicine in India
Preaches that balance of vata (water/air/spirit), phlegm, and bile is vital and represent divine forces
Elimination of toxins in the body is performed using surgery, internal medicine, demonic possession, toxicology, prevention, and aphrodisiacs
Combines techniques of massage, yoga, and herbal remedies
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Therapeutic Touch (TT)
Energy therapy that promotes healing, while relieving
pain and anxiety
Developed in the 1970s
TT healers place hands on or near patients and
manipulate putative energy fields
Founder claims that patient heals himself; healer acts as
human energy support system under patient’s immune
system is strong enough to act independently
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Cranial Osteopathy
Developed by Dr. William Sutherland
Observed that plates of cranium do permit microscopic movements
Based on belief in primary respiratory mechanism
Rhythm felt with developed sense of touch
Improving rhythm increases CSF flow to peripheral nerves increased metabolic outflow and nutritional inflow
Used mainly on babies and children
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Aromatherapy
Utilizes Essential Oils (distilled plant volatiles) and
other natural aromatic compounds derived from plants
to change a person’s mood and health
Modern applications initially discovered in 1920s
Often used in conjunction with other medical or
spiritual practices
Common uses include massage oils and topical
ointments
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Homeopathy
Ill person can be treated using substances that
produce similar symptoms in healthy individuals
Serial dilutions used to remove toxins in agent
yet retain beneficial aspects
Shaken after each dilution to
increase energy force within the
medicine
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Naturopathy
Focus on body’s natural ability to heal itself
Uses natural remedies rather than synthetic
drugs or surgery
Encompasses a variety of techniques including
acupuncture, botanical remedies, nutrition,
exposure to natural elements, psychological
counseling
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Diet and Nutrition
Essential Fatty Acids (omega-3 and omega-6)
Not produced naturally in the body; must be consumed in the diet
Balance important for cadiovascular health
SAMe, Folate, and Vitamin B12
5-Hydoxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Precursor to Seratonin
Used as antidepressant
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Biofeedback
Raising patient’s awareness of usually autonomic physiological activities, such as heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature, and muscle tension
Theory: Awareness of these processes gives patient more control over regulation
First practiced in 1960s
Popular treatment for ADHD, incontinence, and hypertension
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Spiritual Healing
Employs prayer, mental practices, and spiritual
insight to prevent or cure disease and improve
health
Some faith healers claim the ability to summon
divine intervention on behalf of the sick
Practiced among certain sects of Christianity and
Islam
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Spiritual Psychotherapy
Recognizes the difference between ego and self, but the
connection between individuals and environment
Recognizes the spiritual domain and attempts to bring
patients closer to spiritual realization
Symptoms seen as self-imposed due to a false belief
system, restricting unlimited divine potentiality, rather
than physical or personality problems
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The Hakomi Method:
Body-Centered Psychotherapies
Originated in mid-1970s
Method for discovering connections between
mind/body patterns and core belief system as
currently experienced
Attempts to modify core beliefs by
acknowledging negative attributes and
modifying as necessary
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Creative Arts
Dance and Drama
Humor and Clowning
Music
Language Arts and Creative Writing
Visual Arts
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The Power of Music
Singing
Instruments
Musical Material
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Meditation The Singing Bowl
http://www.mindfulnessdc.org/mindfulclock.html
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“Are we there yet?”
The Journey to Enlightenment
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“I am so past enlightenment”“I am so past enlightenment”
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“Are you not thinking what I’m not thinking?”
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“My mind is especially empty today.”
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“You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around – that’s
what it’s all about”
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“You can't handle the meaning of life.”
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