Day 2 :
Keynote Forum
Joseph Rosado
Medical Director Med Diagnostic Inc., DBA Coastal Wellness Centers; USA
Keynote: A Clinical Case Study of a 45 y/o female suffering with PTSD, Bipolar D/O, Depression, Anxiety and Chronic Pain Syndrome taking 42-58 pills per day as weaned off of all medications using Medical Cannabis
Time : 09:30-10:20
Biography:
After spending several years in central Florida working as an orderly, then an EMT/Paramedic and Heart Cath Lab technician, Dr. Rosado realized his passion for the medical profession. He started chiropractic school at Life College in Marietta, GA where he graduated cum laude with a BS degree in Clinical Nutrition and a doctor of chiropractic degree. After practicing for several years, he went on to Universidad Central del Este, in San Pedro de Macoris where in 2001 he graduated summa cum laude with his medical degree. In 2005 he completed his MBA in Health Care Management from University of Phoenix, and graduated magna cum laude. He has worked as a physician, clinic and hospital director, director of the communicable disease division/epidemiology and immunization departments. Presently, Dr. Rosado is the Medical Director of a medical cannabis clinic and volunteers once a month at a community clinic. He was and is on the bureau of speakers for political campaigns, cannabis advocacy and medical cannabis dispensaries. To date, he has worked with over 2,000 patients, which include infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics for the evaluation, recommendation and management of medical cannabis.
Abstract:
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent, chronic, and disabling anxiety disorder that may develop following exposure to a traumatic event. Although the use of Medical Cannabis for the treatment of physical and psychological disorders is controversial, medical marijuana is currently legal in Canada, 30 states in the United States and a handful of countries in South America. Studies published in Molecular Psychiatry and Science Daily showed that treatment using particular compounds found in marijuana may benefit those with PTSD, and that “plant-derived cannabinoids [psychoactive chemicals] such as marijuana may possess some benefits in individuals with PTSD by helping relieve haunting nightmares and other symptoms of PTSD” and As a result of taking medical marijuana, participants reported a decrease in re-experiencing the trauma, less avoidance of situations that reminded them of the trauma, and a decline in hyper-arousal, respectively. There’s also convincing evidence from multiple studies for reduced endocannabinoid availability in PTSD, i.e., reduced levels of the endocannabinoid anandamide and compensatory increase of CB1 receptor availability in PTSD, and an association between increased CB1 receptor availability in the amygdala and abnormal threat processing, as well as increased severity of hyperarousal, but not dysphoric symptomatology, in trauma survivors. Other studies suggest that Medical Cannabis therapy, as an adjunct to a traditional analgesic therapy, can be an efficacious tool to make more effective the management of chronic pain and its consequences on functional and psychological dimensions. The patient in this case study had been treated for over 20 years with multiple opiates, SSRIs, SNRIs, typical and atypical antipsychotics, antiepileptics, etc. to manage her conditions; I will demonstrate how in less than three months, she was off of all of the pharmacological treatments and solely using Medical Cannabis is having a quality of life she had not experienced since before her adolescence.
- Psychology
Session Introduction
Brian McCann
Newpark Autism Centre, Dublin, Ireland
Title: The lived experiences of autistic adults as novice Aikido martial artists: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
Biography:
Brian McCann is a doctoral student at the University of Dundee. He works full-time as a Special Education high school teacher at the Newpark Autism Centre, Dublin. He has an M.Phil. in Applied Linguistics from Trinity College, Dublin, an MBA in Educational Management from the University of Leicester and 4th Degree Black Belt in Aikido from World Headquarters, Tokyo. He has four post-graduate diplomas covering areas in Special Education from University College Dublin, Queen’s University, Belfast and the National University of Ireland, Maynooth and eighteen licensed certifications in Autism Research and Oriental Studies. He teaches Samurai weaponry to autistic students.
Abstract:
The research questions what it is to be an autistic adult as a novice martial artist in the practice of Aikido. This responds to a gap in the literature on martial arts as an intervention in autism and investigates the impact of martial practice on levels of happiness and the affective domain. Four participants met with two inclusion criteria: firstly, to be between eighteen and sixty-five and secondly, to hold a clinical diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The research was conducted using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The sample engaged in an adapted Aikido course taught by officially registered black belt instructors within a formal dojo setting. Video and photo elicitation were used in the semi-structured interviews. The participants logged their experiences. Two phases of semi-structured interviews followed the course. Phase Two followed between four and six months after Phase One to register any longitudinal changes. The researcher personally transcribed all interviews. IPA was selected because it combined the effectiveness of hermeneutics, idiography and phenomenology. Phase One revealed superordinate themes across the four transcripts, revealing issues of fear, bullying, threat, protection, anxiety and safety. Phase Two revealed a significant longitudinal impact on the daily lives of the participants, ranging from a newly acquired life-world structure to an increase in peace of mind. The study contributes to the current wave of advocacy for the autistic nation and should encourage and support further research. On a pragmatic level, it may offer inspiration to martial art instructors teaching autistic adults in their classes.
Suchi
Specialist Diploma In Early Childhood Education
Title: Adopting laughter therapy to get dosage of happy hormones to remove stress caused by being in slight pain, being depressed, being unhappy anxious or sad. Saying positive affirmations aloud changes body cell energy.
Biography:
MS. Suchi is an experienced International Pre School Principal/Manager who picked up Laughter exercises from many coaches around the world. She then designed ‘Laughter Therapy' which is being used in many places such as hospitals and Senior Activity Centres. She provides individual and group therapy in educational and home settings.A former Manager / Trainer is now engages in building social awareness about Holistic approach for recovery. Be it Depression, Anxiety caused by physical or emotional pain, Death in the family and the harm the unhappiness brings to people, families and communities. Her aim is to encourage people to seek help early and get on the path to recovery. Her works has been featured in local press, TV and Radio and has been an invited speaker at various community clubs and educational Institutions. She has also been awarded by MINDS and various community clubs in recognition of her social work.
Abstract:
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: There is a lack of awareness about what happy hormones are ,how to use positive words to feel energetic and what can be done to get happy hormones. People tend to feel unhappy for multiple reasons and neuropathic pain adds on Stress levels of not only the patient but the caregivers as well. Being in pain leads to feeling depressed and anxious in some cases.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation:
Review of Books and Research shows that getting a dosage of happy hormones will not only ease slight pain of the patient but feeling happy will also have a positive impact on the recovery of the patient. Adopting Laughter therapy and getting hormones which makes one feel good will help many to recover from Neuropathic pain /Long term sadness caused by having grief ,Anger or Resentment, Depression & Anxiety.
Findings: One needs to work on his/her energies using Laughter Therapy which is a positive approach for not having Depression & Anxiety caused by Neuropathic pain . The therapy can be used as a Holistic way to recovery.
Conclusion & Significance: The Laughter therapy which includes ways to get the dosage of happy hormones promotes overcoming Depression & Anxiety caused by Neuropathic pain ,is a fun way to manage pain. Repeated sessions to be conducted to remind patients that life while having pain or during the recovery should go beyond just seeking medical and counselling help and also include rebuilding Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Relational and Mental health. The model has been put together from for testing in many settings including hospitals ,elderly homes and senior citizen centres. This is not a research book or paper. It is just an effort to demystify the help available for Depression & Anxiety caused by pain. It is an attempt to motivate and encourage people to seek help and take a simple approach to remember and work on all aspects of their recovery.
Biography:
Albert Chan is the Head and Professor of the School of Psychology, Gratia Christian College and is the Senior Clinical Psychologist at Maggie’s Cancer Caring Center in Hong Kong. He also is an Adjunct Professor for Macau University of Science and Technology, Mongolia University of Science and Technology and Baptist Hospital Nursing Program. He was invited to be a visiting professor for McGill University in 2018. He is a dynamic clinical psychologist and an experienced marriage and family therapist and approved supervisor. Albert offers inspiring insights and stimulating experiential facilitation and psychological services that cultivate participants’ strengths and motivation to develop innovations and practical solutions. His recent publication includes a book chapter “The Preternatural in Chinese Cultural: A Ghost Story.” and co-authored “Existential psychology East-West. 2nd Vol., Colorado Spring, The University Professors Press”
Abstract:
Anthony Marsella : all psychology is indigenous and Kwang-Kuo Hwang: Taiwan indigenous psychologist proposes that Western psychology at its best carries some patronizing of other cultures and at worst, colonizing the minds of the East. Existential Chinese Family Therapy stares in the eyes of the Chinese clients to depict the Chinese Existential givens which are in contrary to Yalom’s proposed existential givens, Isolation, Freedom/Responsibility, Meaninglessness, and Death. The Chinese existential givens which are affirmed by the three pillars of Chinese philosophies, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism and are rooted in the construct of harmony. The focus of this paper is constructing a theoretical framework on Existential Chinese Family Therapy through examining the Chinese culture and clinical practice on Chinese clients. The general family system theory will be used as the theoretical backbone which encompasses the Chinese existential givens in therapeutic intervention. Both researched Harmonious Values of Forbearance, Loyalty, Respect, Obedience and Role Acceptance will be examined and the proposed Chinese Existential Givens of To Live, Meaning of Love (Ch’ien), Family will be introduced. Common Chinese family issues and typical Chinese family enmeshment will be inspected. How theoretical concepts apply in clinical practice will be elucidated.
Dimple Kaur
Imatter Institute of Counselling & Behaviour Sciences, India
Title: SAATVIKA – The Body of Emotions
Biography:
Dimple Kaur, PhD, MS, CHt is the founder director of IMATTER Institute of Behavioral Science and Sumangali Institute of Valuable Arts (SIVA), based in New Delhi, India. An accomplished Indian classical dancer ((Bharatanatyam, Vilasini Natyam and Chaau) and a practicing psychotherapist, she has done pioneering work in area of mind body development, dance movement therapy and has through her research brought therapeutic benefits using dance for number of physical and mental illness. She is also visiting faculty for Indian Classical Dance at various universities. The professional experience of Dr. Dimple Kaur, her great intuition, her ability to uncover the depths of the human soul, which pulsates behind each human mask, allows each participant to make a significant step along their individual path. Her institutes aim at preserving & promoting the cultural heritage & promoting the mental well being of people through research in arts and science.
Abstract:
Applied Natya Therapy is a new and modern technology based on the 3000 year old treatise on Body, Voice, Ornamentation and Emotions! The ancient Indian text Natya Shastra was written by Bharat Muni contained the language that surpasses the limitation of the language and words. All these together form an immersive technique which I have integrated with Psychotherapy to utilize the modern scientific language to explain such a phenomenal study done thousands of year ago. The techniques and codification of various movements of body corresponding to the states of mind is a unique way to express the real emotions of individual as well as the society as a whole. Saatvika, the fourth pillar is the key to enter the domain of feelings and sentiments. How do we reach this fourth pillar to bring out the emotions and sentiments that are stuck somewhere in the body. ANT derives the technique of combination of Durable and Complimentary Psychological states to reach catharsis, healing, pleasure and satisfaction. Confluence of Neuro Science and Psychotherapy has created an evidence-based approach to healing and for the first time Indian Art forms can be adapted in multiple healing modalities. ANT process involves natural as well as symbolic gestures, postures and movements of the major, minor parts of the body. The therapeutic intervention to explore the idea of using body as a medium of healing using this approach is uniquely useful as a projective technique leading to catharsis and healing. ANT also includes using myths and metaphors to empower the individual to work at his /her true potential leading to self actualization and also provides resources and vocabulary to process and execute interventions.