Psychosomatics in Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture for Treating the Hidden Roots of Disease - Hybrid

In Classical Chinese medicine, the psyche and emotions are considered the roots of all diseases. 

Although the ancient traditions have emphasized the impact of mind-sets and emotions on the body, these notions seem to have been greatly overlooked in the modern practice.

These webinars aim at providing the necessary understanding and appropriate tools for dealing with the hidden dimensions of disease.

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Individual modules

 

Module 1: Psyche and the Body in Chinese Medicine  

 

The Five sectors of the Psyche

 

This lecture explores the concepts of physical and mental health, the conscious and the subconscious and the five sectors of the psyche Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi, their functions, pathologies and treatment strategies.  The concept and formation of Gui≈ Ghost and it’s relation to psychological issues.

 

• Course credit: 7 h

• Individual Price: CHF 210.00

 

 

Module 2: Emotions and Instincts in Chinese Medicine 

 

Managing the Five Emotions and Seven Passions

 

Emotions, having evolved from primary instincts, are human responses to the outer world and depend primarily on individual mind-sets. Emotions are considered the internal causes of disease in Chinese medical practice. Understanding the energetic impact of the emotions and their treatment is essential in the clinical practice.

 

• Course credit: 7 h

• Individual Price: CHF 210.00

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Module 3: Constitutions and Beliefsystems in Chinese Medicine

 

Constitution as foundation of Belief mechanisms

 

The basic constitution, transmitted genetically, influences the physiology and morphology of the person, but also influences the development of a specific Temperament responsible for the formation of individual belief systems and the psycho-emotional expressions of a person. This lecture offers guides for establishing the basic constitutions and supplies therapeutic tools and strategies for harmonizing these elements.

 

• Course credit: 7 h

• Individual Price: CHF 210.00

 

 

Module 4: Temperaments and Beliefs in Chinese Medicine (double module)

 

The Six Archetypes and the Psyche

 

The habitual psycho-emotional expressions or Temperaments of a person, define their basic responses and adaptations to outer events and have a major influence on “Belief” mechanisms and further influence the physiology as well as the pathology of a person.

This lecture describes the six Temperaments, their psychological profiles and pathological tendencies and helps to choose acupuncture strategies and points adapted to the person rather than to a disease.

 

• Course credit: 12 h

• Individual Price: CHF 360.00

 

 

Module 5: Memory Systems and Psychological Trauma in Chinese Medicine

 

Impact and Management of Retained Traumatic Memories

 

An important component of the Belief mechanisms is represented by personal life experiences, in particular the traumatic events, often retained by the subconscious part of the psyche, the Hun or the Po.

These hidden programs have a major impact on the psycho-emotional expressions of the individual.

This lecture explores the memories retained in the form of words, impressions and emotions, and offers strategies for releasing them as a crucial stage in the treatment of the “Hidden Roots of Disease”.

 

• Course credit: 7 h

• Individual Price: CHF 210.00

 

 

Module 6: Body Memories and Physical Trauma in Chinese Medicine

 

Body Armors: Management of Retained Traumatic Memories in the Body

 

The body is both a source and a storage site for the emotions, especially after a trauma. Body memories contribute to the formation of mental patterns and “Belief mechanisms” and further manifest with a variety of conditions such as un-explained physical, physiological and even emotional, psychological and psychosomatic reactions.

Acupuncture strategies for releasing the “Body memories” constitute an important stage of treating the deeper Roots of Disease.

 

• Course credit: 7 h

• Individual Price: CHF 210.00

 

 

Module 7: Integration Module

 

Treating the Hidden Roots of Disease in Clinical Practice

 

This webinar aims at demonstrating how to integrate the various treatment strategies described in the previous modules, acupuncture, PAT (Psychology and Acupuncture Therapy) exercises, affirmations etc., into the daily clinical practice.

Case studies with commentaries and video clips demonstrating real patient sessions and exercises realized by Solange Montakab, complete this module.

 

Course credit: 5 h

Cannot be purchased individually, included in the Certification Program

 

 

Bonus: Module 8: Western Psychosomatics (DE)

 

Psyche und Soma - Zugänge zur Psychosomatik aus westlicher Sicht

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Die Vorlesung erschliesst die Psychosomatik als eigenständigen Fachbereich neben Psychiatrie und Psychologie. Dabei verortet sie die Psychosomatik in der (westlichen) Schul-Medizin und erläutert gleichzeitig ihr modernes Verständnis für den Menschen als komplexen Organismus. Im Besonderen wird anhand von ausgewählten Krankheitsbildern das komplexe Zusammenspiel von „Psyche“ und „Soma“ beleuchtet und das übergeordnete Verständnis von Krankheit erhellt. Zudem werden schulmedizinische Zugänge kombiniert mit Methoden aus der östlichen Medizin. Mit praktischen Beispielen aus der psychotherapeutischen Arbeit wird der Mehrwert einer Kombination von westlichen und östlichen Ansätzen verdeutlicht.

 

• Course credit: 4 h

• Individual Price: CHF 210.00

 

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Case Analysis Module

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Participants completing the Certification Program need to turn in a case study of a patient of their choosing at the end of the program. This case study will include an analysis and a treatment proposal. Clear guidelines and an intake form will be provided. Each case study and analysis will be discussed during this Case Analysis Module.

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• Course credit: 9 h

• Cannot be purchased individually, included in the Certification Program

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Live Integration Workshop (onsite)

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This 2-day workshop offers the opportunity for the participants to experience and practice the various therapeutic methods proposed in the previous webinars. This workshop is led by Solange and Hamid Montakab and addresses/practices the following:

• Working on belief systems: clearing toxic beliefs

• Exploring the “shadows”, “peeling the onion”, the key to healing

• “Oneness”: connecting the small and the big Shen

• Developing “intention”

• Working with “body armors”: breath; Psychology and Acupuncture Therapy (PAT)

• Letting go of traumatic memories: “forgiveness”

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• Course credit: 14 h

• Individual Price: CHF 495.00

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Three booking options

 

• Book individual modules to deepen your knowledge on different psychosomatic topics

• Book Modules 1-8 including Q&As for an in-depth study of psychosomatics in Chinese medicine

• Complete the Certification Program to become a clinical expert in this field and receive the Certificate "Psychosomatics in Chinese Medicine" from Chiway Academy

 

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The Certification Program includes 

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• Six modules of online teaching, covering the  entire spectrum of psychosomatics in Chinese medicine (see individual module description below)

• Self-evaluations after each modules: 10 multiple choice questions  between each module

• Six live online sessions for review and Q&A of 1.5 hours (one after each module)

• One module introducing western psychosomatics with a live online Q&A session

• An integration module (Module 7), presenting the practical application of the knowledge of the six previous modules

• Final case-study preparation

• Final case-study discussion live online