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Holistic Therapy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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\"\"Holistic\u00a0has become something of a buzzword over time, but its definition is rather simple. Holistic medicine simply refers to the treatment of the whole person.1<\/sup>\u00a0Holistic treatment takes into account all aspects of a person\u2019s health \u2013 physical, mental, social, etc.<\/p>\n

What Is Holistic Therapy?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holistic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on recovery in a comprehensive way. Holistic therapy\u00a0abides by these same principles. A holistic approach to therapy delves into the complex nature of conditions such as addiction, depression, and anxiety, using a variety of approaches that focus on both the mind and body.<\/p>\n

\"\"Holistic treatment is a response to what some people see as a more reactionary approach to health \u2013 the tendency to treat symptoms only, instead of finding and treating the root cause or addressing a confluence of multiple contributing factors.<\/p>\n

Many people who have felt like traditional medicine has failed them have turned to holistic medicine in hopes that their practitioners will understand the complex nature of their illness, dig deeper into the source(s) of the issue, and\u00a0focus their treatment on the whole person<\/a>, not just the obvious symptoms.<\/p>\n

For example, someone with chronic pain might come to a holistic therapist to explore possible psychological sources of their suffering.\u00a0Stress and anxiety can contribute to chronic pain<\/a>,\u00a0and if an emotional issue or past trauma is the source of that stress, dealing with it could alleviate chronic pain to a certain extent.<\/p>\n

\"\"It\u2019s important to remember that holistic therapy doesn\u2019t necessarily leave out Western medicine; it can mean the inclusion of complementary techniques. While medication may indeed be part of a person\u2019s treatment, a holistic approach may include other treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy to address unresolved issues and triggers, relaxation techniques, massage, and more.<\/p>\n

The acceptance of holistic treatment has been growing. As part of this, complementary and alternative treatments (CAM) are being utilized on an increasing basis. In 2007,\u00a038.3% of adults and 11.8% of children<\/a>\u00a0accessed some form of complementary or alternative medicine, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.<\/p>\n

\"\"CAM encompasses many different types of therapies and treatments designed to treat more than outward physical symptoms. Complementary treatments refer to approaches used alongside conventional approaches, while alternative treatments refer to those used instead of conventional forms.<\/p>\n

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How Holistic Therapy Work<\/span>s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people wonder, what is holistic treatment? To start, the holistic therapist will get to know the client. In order for holistic treatments to be effective, there must be a sense of trust between client and therapist.<\/p>\n

Understanding the client\u2019s concerns and goals and truly listening will help the therapist to understand the client\u2019s worldview and what they are looking to get out of holistic therapies. This connection between client and therapist is called the \u201ctherapeutic alliance<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Once more is known, the therapist can then determine the best course of treatment. Holistic therapy may include any or all of these approaches, and more, individually or blended:<\/p>\n