The Sophrology Academy/Sophrology for the Elderly

  • £175

Sophrology for the Elderly

  • Course
  • 36 Lessons

This is an advanced course for qualified sophrology practitioners. The course includes theoretical input, practices and case studies to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to work with older people. The course is taught by sophrologist Amélia Boullay who has extensive experience of working with the elderly in France. Contains approximately 3.5hrs of theory and five sophrology practices.

Contents

Module 1 - Introduction



Meet your teacher
Objectives and content
Course handout.pdf
Practice 1 - Auto suggestion.mp4

Module 2 - Ageing

Definition of the elderly
The ageing process
Facts and challenges of ageing
Role of sophrology in ageing process

Module 3 - Needs of elderly people

The specific needs of older people
Needs: physical - psychological - emotional
Practice 2 - Psycho Sensorial Refocusing

Module 4 - Sophrology and the elderly

Most common reasons for seeking a sophrologist
Anamnesis for the elderly
Individual sessions
Group sessions

Module 5 - Sophrology and specific issues

High blood pressure
Practice 3 - Hand finger breathing
Shortness of breath
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
Practice 4 - Alternate breathing
Stroke
Case Study - Stroke
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease and dementia

Module 6 - Session topics / themes for prevention and health improvements

Nervous system
Cardiovascular system
Stress and anxiety
Sleep
Pain
Concentration
Oxygenated body
Energy
Practice 5 - Body as a special place

Questions and Course Assessment

Well done for completing the course. To obtain your certificate complete the course assessment. 
Questions
Course assessment
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