2008 - Conference Integrative Psychiatry

Integrated Psychiatry / Integrated Medicine in practice

Integrative Psychiatry in psychiatric practice
James Lake (psychiatrist, USA)

This workshop, in addition to the morning lecture, deals with principles of Integrated Psychiatry. The workshop focuses on how these principles can be translated into practice. How does a psychiatrist include integrated psychiatry? Which methods can be used? You will get the opportunity to discuss these topics with James Lake, chairman of the Caucus CAM within the APA.

Centre of Integrated Psychiatry in practice
B. Hartogs (gz-psychologist), A. Hospers (MD-assistent), W. Ligthart (psychomotorisch therapist),A. Stoffers-Schaafsma (SPV), W. de Vries-Trefers (nurse practitioner in training)

The centre of Integrated Psychiatry (Lentis) will present their method of working. Who works here? What kind of treatment do they offer? Which methods are scientifically tested and what are the results? A number of treatments will be discussed more extensively and you will get the opportunity to experience some of the treatments yourself.

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Salutogenesis in psychiatry practice
Pia Faber (holistic energetic therapist) & Jan Willem Louwerens (psychiatrist)

One’s own healing potential is the starting point for every treatment. Integrated psychiatry is an ideal way to maximize this potential. Patient and specialist both determine the outline of treatment by combining their experience and knowledge. In this workshop the working method is discussed by exploring several cases; patients themselves will participate and tell their story.

Integrated general practitioners care, a new perspective for the general practitioner?
J.W. Ek (MD), J. de Vette (MD), E. Waarsenburg (MD in training)

In this workshop a general introduction to Integrative Medicine is given. Followed by the possibilities of integrative medicine for general practitioners care. Two general practitioners will share their point of view and their personal experiences (both in practice as in science). These general practitioners have stepped outside the boundaries; in practice and in science. Subsequently there’ll be a discussion between the general practitioners and everyone who wants to participate. The topic of the discussion will be: Integrated general practitioners care, a new perspective for the general practitioner? Is this necessary? And if so, in what way?

Integrative medicine; a natural approach to paediatrics.
Mw Ines von Rosenstiel, (paedeatrician) & Mw R. Koolen (child- and youth psychologist)

In this workshop the working method of the Slotervaart hospital will be explained by discussing individual cases. Slotervaart hospital is a clinical department for integrated paediatrics and a “Childrens advise” outpatient clinic, where reliable advice about CAM is given to parents and child.

'Mindfulness', meditation and balance

Ecocide and the illusion of separateness: strategies for dispelling the illusion
Steve Goldfinger (psychologist, USA)

A healthy biosphere is crucial. Nevertheless, we exhaust her with our way of living (we commit ‘ecocide’). Why don’t we act on it? Probably because we believe that we and our biosphere are two separate phenomena. How do we experience a feeling of unity and underlying interconnection and act according to this belief? Goldfinger introduces the ‘vision of ‘Global Footprint Network’.

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ZHING KHAM JONG SO; Taking care of the outer and inner environment for physical and mental health and a sustainable eco-system
Lama Gangchen Rinpoche & Lama Michel Rinpoche (Italy / Tibet)

In this workshop Lama Gangchen introduces and demonstrates the NgalSo-Self-Healing’ meditation ‘Making Peace with the Environment’. It is important to focus on the harmony between internal (physical) and external (earthly) elements and realize that a balanced and clean environment is detriment for our health. The meditation is explained from a Tibetan Buddhist point of view, participants can also experience this technique.

Healthier without oneself ?
Frits Koster (nurse / mindfulnesstrainer) & Erik van den Brink (psychiatrist / mindfulnesstrainer)

This interactive and experience directed workshop explores the meaning of the Buddhist vision on body and mind for psychiatry. Nowadays, mindfulness-based methods are a standard part of our health care. Based on Buddhist psychology the methods offer –although written a long time ago- ‘new’ perspectives that Western science can relate to.

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Prayer, meditation and mindfulness: form, content and something "extra"
Peter de Rijk (pastor)

Integrated psychiatry connects body and mind by interventions based on spiritual traditions. In practice this leads to issues that are related to both pastoral care and psychiatric treatment. This workshop discusses the similarities and differences between prayer, meditation and mindfulness, and explores the role of pastor. What are the possibilities and restrictions of spiritual interventions within Western mental health care?

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A demonstration of effective mindfulness PLUS treatments within anthroposophical psychiatry
Wilfried Minne (psychiatrist) and employees of the Lievegoed healthcare group.

This workshop demonstrates three anthroposophical therapies: artistic therapy, eurhythmic therapy, and rhythmic massage. Through demonstration and experiencing, participants can begin to experience the mindfulness (PLUS) qualities of anthroposophical therapy. Results of a pilot study are presented as well.

Directed at specific treatments

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Improving therapy effects by Heart-coherence techniques and analyzing Heart Rhythm Variability
Howard Martin (Executive vice president HeartMath, USA)

Heart-coherence training and analyzing Heart Rhythm Variability for treating emotional problems, developing self regulation and improving health in general, are gaining in popularity fast. Theoretical foundations of these techniques will be given and several therapy and training protocols will be demonstrated and explored.

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Neurofeedback and the plasticity of the brain
W. van der Zwaag (clinical psychologist) & B. Gerrits (clinical psychologist)

This workshop will give an overview of several ways in which brain functioning can be influenced. Thanks to advanced EEG registration and software it is possible to receive feedback on certain regulatory processes in our cortex. A brief but powerful overview will be given about the scientific foundation of this new treatment method.

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Possibilities for homeopathy in integrated psychiatry
Jean Pierre Jansen (doctor in Homeopathy)

Homeopathy is a medical method that has been practiced for over 200 years, for physical as well as for mental illnesses. Through case studies the workshop will offer information about the homeopathic method and the role of our psyche in homeopathy. The workshop will also direct attention to the general guidelines and experienced problems with identifying the right treatment. Recent scientific results will be included.

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Transpersonal psychiatry, unparalleled possibilities
Margreet Slee-Verhulst (psychiatrist) & Gradus van Florestijn (psychiatrist)

Through working with (family-) arrangements introduced by Bert Hellinger the participants get to experience the transpersonal way of thinking. After this experience the perspective on the interaction between body and mind will shift. It becomes clear that body and mind can subtract information of the non-present and the present. With this information it will be possible to treat the patient on a different level, a level that seemed implausible until then.

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‘Who says you should suffer from pain?’ Own strength, own goals..
Marlieke de Jonge (practicing patient / employee Empowerment) & Agnes van Wijnen (adviser disability policy, Visie in Uitvoering). ). In coöperator with Cheiron.

Retrieving your own energy source and connecting with the self, others and the world can be achieved in more than one way. From a client’s perspective it’s simple: what helps helps and what helps is connected to ones own perception of reality. Together we’ll try and find the working components behind the diversity of travelroutes and on-the-way-journies. Our motto: ‘Seek and you will find. That’s the joke of life itself.’

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A bridge between East and West: Past Reality Integration (PRI) psychotherapy on the way to a new paradigm?
Ingeborg Bosch (gz-psychologist) & Henk van der Pol (psychiatrist)

The problems we experience at this moment are often not what they seem. Mostly they are illusions who steer our behavior without us even knowing. The PRI-method, which is introduced and demonstrated in this workshop, is directed at changing this. The method combines Eastern and Western principles like awareness study, mindfulness, self-observation, exposure, cognitive restructuring and (de)conditioning.

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Body related interventions in mental health care: Body awareness and breading techniques
Yvonne Rosman (psychologist)

You will be researching your own breathing in this workshop. Atttention and focus will enable you to listen to your body. The emphasis will be on theory, diagnostics, demonstration, but most of all on experiencing and sharing with others.

Directed at particular target groups

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Relational counselling between body and mind; ‘When the body has cancer’
Irmi Klijntunte (psychiatrist) & Gerben Witvoet (gz-psychologist)

The diagnosis cancer is a shock that has an impact on all aspects of life. There’s a relational conflict between body and mind. In this workshop participants can get familiar with techniques from different therapeutical bachgrounds, these trends allow cancer patients of ‘het Behouden Huys’ to restore the relation between body and mind.

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Fatty acids, Diabetes mellitus, Depression and Schizophrenia
J. Assies (internist) & F.Pouwer (medical psychologist)

In this workshop the structural and functional role of fatty acids on brain functions will be explored. Fatty acid deficiencies, common seen in patients with diabetes mellitus, mood disorders and schizophrenia, will be furtherly discussed. Additionally, the workshop will discuss the fact that especially among these types of patients fatty acids are involved in heart and vascular diseases (2 to 4 time as often). The consequences for study and treatment will also be discussed.

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The Nutritional Foundation and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Scott Shannon (psychiatrist, USA)

Bipolar disorders are more and more common nowadays, especially in children. In the mean time we see a dramatic decrease in the use of omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin B and other essential nutrients. Dr. Shannon will use real life examples to show a relation between these two tendencies and the consequence it has for integrative treatment of bipolar issues.

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Evidence-based Natural Therapies for Adolescents with ADHD Depression and Fatigue
Kathi Kemper (paediatrician/professor, USA)

A lot of adolescents with psychiatric problems tend to avoid medication and psychotherapy because of stigmatizing and side effects. They’ve got more interest for natural interventions, like herbs, diets and different kinds of ‘life-style’ interventions. This workshop gives an overview of scientific evidence on this particular topic. There will be a special interest in children with ADHD, depression and fatigue.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine and depression; an overview of several scientific studies and an introduction into the chinese theory.
Dhr. Dr. Y.P. Zhu (farmacist / herbalist) & Mevr. Drs. M. Zeegers-Nouwen (dentist/ acupuncturist)

In TCM body and mind are unseparable. Depression is often translated as “mental emotional disbalance”. What is meant by this and when does it occur? How can we recognize it and how can it be treated? Is treatment even possible? Additionally, this workshop explores scientific studies on the effect of TCM in treating depression, and also about interpreting a mental disbalance according to TCM principles.

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Transdiagnostic treatment of serious somatoform disorders
J.A.Spaans (clinical psychologist) & M.E.F. Bühring (psychiatrist and medical manager)

Eikenboom Centre, expertcentre for psychosomatic disorders, offers intensive clinical multidisciplinary treatments for patients with extremely severe somatoform disorders. Treatment is offered based on a transdiagnostic model. Bodymentalisation, acceptation enhancing techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy and a systematic approach all play a central role. Participants get to know the model and its application.

Research

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N-of-1 evaluation: an opportunity for evidence-based CAM in the clinic
Prof Dr Sunita Vohra (paediatrician, Canada)

Scientifically based evidence on complemtary and alternative medicine (CAM) is still insufficient. RCT`s are not always suitable. N-of-1 evaluations are in general more suitable. This workshop is centrered around applying these n-of-1 evaluations in a clinical setting and combining this with individually based outcome-assessment, participants are expected to participate actively.

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