PTSD is the abbreviation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening event. About 10 percent of women and 5 percent of men will experience PTSD in their lifetime with about 1 in 30 adults in the United States suffering from the disorder at any given time and about 8 percent of Americans will be diagnosed in their lifetime.
This class/book provides a basic understanding of PTSD, trauma, and its effects.
While exploring signs and symptoms of PTSD and trauma, the characteristics of the 3 classes of PTSD, and the different ways PTSD and trauma can manifest during a session, we will learn how massage therapy can positively impact clients suffering from these conditions.
What you will learn:
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The definition of PTSD and acute trauma
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The 3 classes of PTSD and the symptoms
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Causes and predispositions to development of PTSD
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Introduction to Polyvagal Theory
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What are common traditional treatments for PTSD
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What are common alternative treatments for PTSD
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What to do if your client has a crisis
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The three stages of a massage treatment plan
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Some helpful bodywork techniques to incorporate
