Stress and Medical Problems

Course details

Many common medical problems like asthma, ulcers, insomnia, headaches, hypertension, cardiac blockage and viruses interact with the stress in our lives. Those stressors include: stressful events, our personalities, & behaviors and social interactions. In order to protect our physical health from damage, we need to use psychotherapeutic buffers. In this course, we'll learn more about how techniques such as biofeedback, relaxation exercises, meditation, hypnosis, cognitive training and support groups can bring relief. Join me for an overview of the most successful interventions that you can use with particular medical problems.