***PTSD ~ Post traumatic stress disorder is a form of anxiety disorder. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can have a big impact on relationships. When a person tries to block out painful memories it can appear that they are irritable or uninterested in others. Help for families and friends to look after themselves as well as the person directly affected is also important. Real potential exists for reflexology to effect the human casualties of violent and natural occurrences around the world. Research has shown reflexology to effect post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as its common symptoms. And, PTSD is not just about soldiers. While concern has been raised about its projected impact on one-third of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, the trauma of witnessed and experienced events has also been linked to: children in Chinas earthquake disaster zone, victims of community violence in Northern Ireland, aggressive and anti-social children in England, policeman involved in shootings in America and birth mothers recovering from labor. Aside from symptoms experienced by these individuals, Teresa notes the difficulties faced by families seeking to help. Traumatized individuals have difficulty communicating their emotions and experiences. Many go silent, leaving loved ones unable to help. Reflexology offers a possible solution. Reflexologists note the talkativeness of clients during a reflexology session. Clients recount their life experiences, illnesses, and current stresses. (This author has been through World War II in the Pacific as well as in Europe and remembrances of practically any family emergency imaginable as the client relaxes and feels like talking.) Professionals working with mental illness have documented the use of reflexology in their work. In a classic study, Petra Trousdale of the UK noted her studys impact on women with emotional needs as: improvement in communication and ability to articulate ideas more effectively as well as the importance of being touched during treatment in a safe non-intrusive / abusive manner. Read more:reflexology-research/index.php/what-is-reflexology/reflexology-information/complete-reflexology-for-your-life/reflexology-impact-on-post-traumatic-stress-disorder ~Painting below by Danny Quirk
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