DISCUSSION 1
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please describe your own philosophy regarding the nature of the mind-body relationship. You may refer to the following questions to help you structure your response:
- Do you think there is a relationship between the mind and the body? Why or why not? If so, what is the nature of this relationship?
- Describe the basis for your philosophy—do you have experiences that have led you to conceptualize the mind-body relationship in this way?
- Can you provide any real-life examples of an interaction between mind and body?
- Given your philosophy, what is the appropriate role of traditional Western biomedical versus alternative or holistic approaches to treatment model? Do you have any real-life experience with such approaches? Please explain.
DISCUSSION 2
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Why do people participate in unhealthy behaviors, and why is it so difficult to quit? What strategies seem to be useful in facilitating healthy change? Please use specific examples in your response. Feel free to use the resources included in this module or others that you may find when formulating your response, but remember to cite your sources!
DISCUSSION 3
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- Are there specific types of situations that you find particularly stressful and do you attribute more of your stress to major life events or daily hassles?
- Please analyze your coping methods in relation to their health benefits – are your coping strategies healthy? Why or why not?
- Finally, have you noticed any connection between your own stress and health (either good health or poor health)?
DISCUSSION 4
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Please describe the qualities and characteristics that promote a positive patient-physician relationship, as well as those that detract from such a relationship. Which do you think are most important and why? How do these relationships influence your satisfaction with the medical care that you receive?
Please feel free to share any personal experiences that you may have had in relation to this topic. Don't forget to cite your sources!