Tim Brunson DCH

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Andy Tomlinson

Posted At : June 23, 2011 5:58 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Andy is a Psychology graduate, registered Psychotherapist and also qualified in Regression Therapy, Life Between Lives Regression and is an International Board of Regression Therapy certified Past Life Therapist. He has had a private practice dedicated to Regression Therapy since 1996. From a background of 10 years as a management trainer Andy is internationally known for his training. He is a founder member of the European Association of Regression Therapy and through it has been working to establish common quality training standards with the leading international Regression Therapy training organisations. He is also the founder of the Spiritual Regression Therapy Association and Norsk forbund for Regresjonsterapi in Scandinavia. Andy is the author of the book Healing the Eternal Soul which is recognized as an extremely valuable contribution and advancement to the field of Regression Therapy, and Exploring the Eternal Soul which takes this further in the new area of Life Between Lives Regression. He is the lead trainer at the Past Life Regression Academy.

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Nonpharmacological interventions to manage common symptoms in patients...

Posted At : June 23, 2011 3:27 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Full title: Nonpharmacological interventions to manage common symptoms in patients receiving mechanical ventilation.

Patients receiving mechanical ventilation can experience symptoms such as pain, anxiety, agitation, and lack of sleep while in the intensive care unit, all of which can affect healing. Nonpharmacological complementary therapies can be used as adjuncts to sedatives and analgesics. By incorporating appropriate use of complementary therapies in conjunction with mainstream medical therapies, nurses can decrease patients' anxiety, promote sleep, and promote a healing environment to improve outcomes. Minimizing noise and providing access to natural light help promote a healing environment. Methods to promote sleep include relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation and massage and communication with patients' and their families to determine the patients' normal sleep patterns. Complementary therapies to relieve anxiety and agitation include music intervention, imagery, presence, and animal-assisted therapy.

Crit Care Nurse. 2011 Jun;31(3):19-28. Tracy MF, Chlan L.

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