Should transgender children be allowed to receive hormone therapy? The term transgender is defined as the “non-identification with‚ or non-presentation of‚ the sex (and assumed gender) one was assigned at birth” and is one that describes an estimated 300‚000 to 500‚000 people in the UK of all age groups. We live in a Western culture where a distinct gender binary of either male or female exists‚ a social dichotomy that is enforced upon an individual from the day they are born‚ with their sex being
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December 5‚ 2013 Electroconvulsive Therapy Electroconvulsive therapy‚ or ECT‚ is known for its therapeutic benefits and has been used as a psychiatric treatment in America since the early 1940s (Sabbatini‚ 2007). It uses electricity to induce seizures in patients suffering from mental illnesses in order to relieve them from their symptoms. ECT is most commonly known for the treatment of major depressive disorder and other depressive symptoms‚ but it is also widely beneficial in treating many other
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and 230.100 ROUGH DRAFT #2 Charlotte Wright Dance Therapy as a Treatment for Disabilities and Disorders in Young People When Amy arrives to dance class‚ she is always full of energy‚ leaping about and chatting away to each and every one of her class mates. When Amy leaves dance class‚ she is relaxed‚ placid‚ and seemingly peaceful. The next week‚ the same thing happens. While Amy‚ who was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the age of seven‚ has only been attending
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Music Therapy for Cancer Patients Looking back into history‚ the origin of music is unknown‚ however during ancient times‚ music was originally used as a part of rituals and healing ceremonies. Music was thought to have divine worth that brought balance to the human soul‚ therefore has had significant importance to healing of the body. Music is a part of our everyday lives‚ it is used in expressing our feelings and emotions‚ worship‚ during happy times such as weddings‚ sad times such as funerals
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narrative therapy is that the focus on externalizing problems allows avoidance of deeper issues (Rasheed‚ Rasheed‚ & Marley‚ 2011‚ p. 322). In the case of the Michael’s family‚ this should not be as much of a problem. Due to the fact that the Michael’s were referred for grief counseling and the children are showing signs of grief and trauma‚ the concerns of not addressing deeper issues does not apply to the aspects of grief therapy. It may still apply to some of the aspects of therapy relating
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Supporting organizations of Respiratory Therapy There are several organizations that support Respiratory therapists. These organizations support respiratory therapists in many ways such as continuing education and research‚ certifying therapists‚ and setting standards for therapists these organizations give respiratory therapists the support they need to be successful. I am going to tell you a little about each of the 4 organizations that play a role in the success of respiratory therapists.
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that mimics that of the skin. The pull of gravity‚ sight‚ sound‚ and touch is almost nonexistent. Essentially‚ this is what a flotation therapy session will provide‚ along with a variety of medically substantiated health and relaxation benefits. Flotation therapy is quite simply one of the most effective healing therapies being offered today. Flotation Therapy was an idea originally conceived by Dr. John C. Lily in 1954 during his research into altered states of consciousness. In the 1950s‚ Dr.
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Abstract Family Therapy is very important in many families and homes for several reasons. Family therapy helps many families with communication issues and it helps to resolve major family conflicts. Family therapy also assists family members become able to relate to one another in a positive way. Family therapy also helps families going through traumatic events such deaths‚ divorces‚ and major illnesses. Family therapy can involve certain members of the family or the
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INTERNATIONAL REHAB MEDICAL OFFICE‚ P.C. Provider: JINGLING TANG‚ M.D. Tel: (718) 259-1636 Fax:718-343-1716 Attn: outpatient physical therapy services. Case #: 03138898 Re: Medical necessity of Physical therapy for patient ALBULENA AMETI ID: 302802744501 DOB: 06/25/1986 To Whom It May Concern: The letter is to state new patient ALBULENA AMETI‚ 27 year-old female is suffering from hand pain and elbow pain‚ she came to our office on Aug. 28 2013.
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Low-intensity laser therapy (LLLT) is the innovative technology for hair loss treatment. Although laser therapy has been used in dentistry for some while‚ now the practice of dentistry adds a lot of other facilities. The use of such low-intensity laser application has been confirmed by FDA that it can make hair re-growth (now has approved a portable hand-held laser device‚ and it can be used for home or vacation). The treatment of hair loss laser treatment equipment or brush has made it clear that
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