Libri di Peter A. Mackereth

"Clinical Reflexology" takes the practitioner on a journey of examination, critical review and debate prior to making recommendations for best practice in reflexology. The phenomenal rise in interest by health professionals in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), and in particular touch therapies, has led to a need for texts that relate and integrate theory and practice to health care settings. "Clinical Reflexology" does this, expanding and exploring concepts introduced in the first edition. Many CAM books have been written for therapists working in private practice but many of these practitioners are also now working in healthcare settings. This book allows both groups to facilitate the greater integration of clinical reflexology in clinical practice. The book is divided into two sections. The first deals with key themes, including an up-to-date review of the research evidence and appropriate methodology, safe and supported practice and integration issues. All these themes are explored and discussed utilizing the available literature, analysis of models and concepts and are related specifically to health care practice. The second section focuses on the clinical application of reflexology and how it can be best adapted to the context. The contributors are committed pioneers in their field with a track record of integrating reflexology within clinical settings. Many are teachers, coordinators of therapy services and supervisors. About the authors: Dr Peter Mackereth is the Clinical Lead for Complementary Therapies and Smoking Cessation Services at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Manchester. He is a registered nurse, and has worked in intensive care, neurology and oncology. Peter has an MA in Medical Ethics and has completed a PhD project examining reflexology vs. relaxation training for people with Multiple Sclerosis. An author and renowned speaker, Peter has held academic post in number of universities, most recently as Reader in Integrative Health at the University of Derby. Denise Tiran, a midwife, lecturer and reflex zone therapist, is an internationally acclaimed authority on complementary therapies in pregnancy and childbirth. She is Director of Expectancy, the leading provider of professional education on the safe use of complementary therapies in maternity care, including a special pregnancy course for reflexologists. Her latest book, "Reflexology for Pregnancy and Childbirth", was published in January 2010.

Many health care professionals and complementary therapists use hypnotherapy as part of their package of care. "Integrative Hypnotherapy" provides fully evidence-based instruction on how to integrate the theory and practice of hypnotherapy into a range of clinical settings. It presents a combined approach of using hypnotherapy alongside other therapies, and is authored by a multidisciplinary team (nurses, psychologists, hypnotherapists and CAM therapists) who use hypnotherapy in their practice and is edited by well-known and popular educators in the field. The book is divided into two sections: key concepts and approaches in practice. The second section covers the application of hypnotherapy to specific situations/problems, eg managing pain, smoking cessation, gastro-intestinal disorders, life-threatening illness, anxiety, and weight management. Students and practitioners will be taken on a journey of examination, critical review and debate prior to reaching recommendations for best practice. This title relates hypnotherapy theory and practice to health care settings. It provides research evidence to support and develop practice. It presents combined approach of using hypnotherapy with other CAM therapies. It provides practical clinical models and case studies to allow easy application of theory to practice.

This is a unique textbook of reflexology for students undertaking a full or short course (either at diploma or degree level) in reflexology. The book will: critically review the origins and theories of reflexology; examine the therapeutic relationship and a model of working with patients using reflexology, in a health care setting; explore the therapeutic value of reflexology in terms of its diagnostic, treatment claims and contraindications; critically analyze the role of the reflexologist in relationship to the concepts of healing and holism; identify and discuss key ethical, professional & legal issues related to safeguarding the interest of patients receiving reflexology; and review the educational issues related to student programmes, and examine the value and methods of support and supervision for clinical practice. Review recent research and audit activity and discuss methodological issues in asking questions about the efficacy and safety of reflexology. Examine the key issues in the integration of reflexology practice and how to best meet the challenges of working with patients and their families in a healthcare context. Consider the key areas identified above in reflecting on providing reflexology within specified areas of clinical practice. These will be maternity, palliative care, acute and continuing care, learning difficulties and mental health.