Fleming Method of Relaxation for Concentration, Stress Management and Pain Control
Using the Fleming Method
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
Published on 13. January 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
156 pages
978-0-7506-2439-8 (ISBN)
Description
Health care professionals who teach relaxation to patients in hospital, hospice or home will welcome this handbook. It teaches an effective method of self-help which is easy to learn, even for patients who have physical or mental health problems, or learning disabilities. It is useful for any patient in pain, or patients who may be preparing for changes in their pain or other symptoms. Based on the innovative work of Ursula Fleming, the book draws on her original clinical material. Appropriate updating and the addition of much new material ensures that it reflects the changed environment of health care. The approach is a positive one, enabling the user to remain in complete control of their levels of comfort in all situations, without the intervention of anyone else. Experiencing the power of the mind-body relaxation response allows them to apply the technique to any activity which may normally be interrupted by the constant flow of everyday thoughts. The method additionally conveys the ability to overcome many of the effects, and side-effects, of diseases and their orthodox treatments, e.g. chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Audio tapes which can be used for teaching, or by patients on their own, have been specially prepared by Carol Horrigan. They can be used in conjunction with the book or separately from it. Original tapes by Ursula Fleming are also available.
Audio tapes which can be used for teaching, or by patients on their own, have been specially prepared by Carol Horrigan. They can be used in conjunction with the book or separately from it. Original tapes by Ursula Fleming are also available.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
1 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
224 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-2439-8 (9780750624398)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Historical background to the Fleming Method; Why the Fleming Method?; Notes for teachers; Introduction to the lessons; Lessons: Relaxation lying down I, Relaxation lying down II; Lying on a stick I: the relationship between pain and fear; Lying on a stick II: acceptance of sensations and pain; Balancing the stick I: calm concentration and detachment; Balancing the stick II: movement and walking with the stick; Relaxed breathing; Sitting in a chair: breathing and posture; Posture and neck pain; Seeing in a relaxed way; Relaxed walking; Advanced techniques for relaxation I: the body roll; Advanced techniques for relaxation II: the controlled arm lift; Relaxation and insomnia; Teaching the Fleming Methods to patients with specific needs and problems; Case histories.