Complementary and Alternative Medicine(CAM)/The Future of Health Psychology: Discussion Post
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PSY660-DQWK8.docxFor each DQ elaborate within 260-300 words. Use in text citations accordingly. Use scholarly reference(s) along with the one(s) attached as well.
DQ 1) You have a family member who has been suffering from chronic headaches. She has been to several medical doctors and cannot find relief. She is considering trying different types of CAM. She knows you have studied CAM and comes to you for advice. Discuss three different methods of CAM and explain what the research suggests about their effectiveness.
DQ 2) There are countless methods of CAM; however, most share three basic ideals. List and discuss those three ideals. Before reading this chapter what was your opinion on CAM? Has your opinion been influenced by the readings and discussions in class? Why or why not?
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Read Chapter 15 in Health Psychology: A Biopsychosocial Approach.
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Read “Good Practice in Helping People Cope With Terminal Illnesses,” by Marriott, Marriott, & Heslop, from Learning Disability Practice (2013).
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Read “Spirituality, Religion, and Health: The Role of Communication, Appraisals, and Coping for Individuals Living With Chronic Illness,” by Rafferty, Billig, & Mosack from Journal of Religion & Health (2015).
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Read “Advancing Innovations in Social/Personality Psychology and Health: Opportunities and Challenges,” by Rothman, Klein & Cameron, from Health Psychology (2013).
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Read "Towards a Biopsychosocial–Spiritual Approach in Health Psychology: Exploring Theoretical Orientations and Future Directions," by Hatala, from Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health (2013).
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https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/19349637.2013.776448
Read “Health Psychology: Continuity and Change,” by Kaplan, from Health Psychology (2007).
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Read “Do We Need to Rethink Health Psychology?” by Crossley, from Psychology, Health & Medicine (2001).
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