Randy Dellosa: Holistic and Integrative Psychiatry and Psychology in the Philippines (life coach, counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, osteopath, quezon city, manila, philippines)

What is Integrative Psychiatry?

Integrative psychiatry is the field of psychiatry which uses complementary and alternative therapies alongside conventional psychiatric treatment.  

Integrative psychiatry is a holistic approach because of its focus on the different dimensions of a person’s being which include the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, energetic, interpersonal, cultural, and ecological dimensions. 

Integrative psychiatry is an empowering and respectful approach because it allows patients to select interventions which are in keeping with their beliefs, preferences, and cultural ways of being.

Integrative psychiatry is focused not only on treating illnesses but more so, health and wellness.

Integrative psychiatry is collaborative and recognizes the doctor-patient relationship as a key element in the patient’s healing.   

What organizations support the development of Integrative Psychiatry?

Integrative Psychiatry is acknowledged by the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

What are reasons for developing the field of Integrative Psychiatry?

*Research indicates that a more and more people are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) not only as an aid in their healing, but also for stress management, and for maintenance of their over-all wellness.

*Conventional psychiatric treatments are not always a 100% effective and may have unwanted side effects.

*A multicultural society dictates that traditional ways of healing have to be respected. 

*The effectivity and safety of some complementary and alternative therapies are supported by scientific research.  These include therapies such as acupuncture, biofeedback, herbs and supplements, massage, meditation, exercise, etc. 

*CAM is cost-effective because it focuses on stimulating the self-healing potential of individuals and because it emphasizes the necessity of making healthy lifestyle changes. 

*Even CAM has its risks of side effects.  Therefore Integrative psychiatry encourages research on the safety and effectivity of complementary and alternative treatments. 

What is an important tenet in Integrative Psychiatry?

Integrative Psychiatry follows the principles of evidence-based medicine.  This means that complementary and alternative treatments offered must be scientifically proven to be safe and effective.  In the absence of scientific evidence, integrative psychiatrists can still offer complementary or alternative treatment modalities that have promising or possible therapeutic value as long as they are not harmful in any way.

Who can benefit from Integrative Psychiatry?

*Those who want to use complementary and alternative therapies for the stress management.

*Those who want to use complementary and alternative therapies for the maintenance of health and wellness.

*Those who are already receiving conventional treatment but wish to optimize their healing through complementary and alternative therapies.

*Those who are non-responders to conventional treatment.

*Those who poorly tolerate conventional treatment and suffer from side-effects.

What do people usually consult Integrative Psychiatrists for?

*Depression / Suicidal thoughts

*Anxiety / Nervousness

*Panic attacks

*Stress / Burn-out

*Disturbing thoughts / Worries

*Concentration difficulties

*Intense emotions or feelings

*Sleep problems

*Appetite problems

*Eating disorders

*Traumatic experiences

*Fibromyalgia

*Irritable Bowel Syndrome

*Post traumatic Stress Disorder

*Mood swings

*Bipolar Disorder

*Nervous breakdowns

*Psychosomatic illnesses

*Sexual difficulties

*Repetitive thoughts and behaviors

*Physical / Sexual abuse

*Body-image problems

*Impulse control problems

*Schizophrenia / Psychosis

*Other life problems

Besides psychiatric medications, what are some other interventions used in Integrative Psychiatry?

*Acupuncture

*Herbals and Supplements

*Hypnotherapy

*Dream Analysis

*Creative-Expressive Art Therapies

*Cathartic (Emotion-Releasing) Psychotherapies

*Touch Therapies

*Eye Movement Desensitization and Reintegration

*Body Manipulation and Massage Therapies

*Energy Healing Therapies

*Healing Qigong and Yoga Exercises

*Sex Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction
*and many other interventions

Randy Dellosa: Holistic and Integrative Psychiatry (Mind-Body Medicine) Training Program in the Philippines

Holistic and Integrative Psychiatry

(Mind-Body Medicine) Training Program

 

Facilitator: Randy Dellosa, MD, PsyD, MAcu,

FPSLC, DDM, DO-MTP

(Physician-Psychiatrist, Doctor of Psychology, 
Medical Acupuncturist, Fellow of the Philippine Society of Life Coaches, 
Doctor of Divinity and Metaphysics, Diploma in Osteopathy)

Module 1:  Perspectives on the Interaction of Body, Mind, and Emotions

Medical Perspectives

Psychosomatic Medicine

Psychoneuroimmunology

Psychoneuroendocrinology

Psychological Perspectives

Health Psychology and the Biopsychosocial Model

Holistic Psychology

Somatic Psychology

Positive Psychology

Conditions demonstrating the Interaction of Body, Mind, and Emotions

Stress

The Placebo Effect

Spontaneous Remission

Voodoo and Koro

Pleasure

Module 2:  Enhancing the Doctor-Patient Alliance

The Psychology of Chronic Illness

The Psychology of the Patient

Managing Patients of Different Personality Types

Managing Patients of Different Developmental Stages

The Anatomy of Medical Consultations

Effective and Therapeutic Communication Skills with Sick People

Bedside Manners for Doctors

Motivating Patients to Comply with Treatment Regimens

Module 3:  Psychological/ Neurological Approaches for Mind-Body Health

Psychology of the Body

Body Reading

Body Language

Emotional Mapping of the Body

Handwriting Analysis

Projective Testing

Draw a Person Test

Handwriting Analysis

Color Test

Psychological Therapies that Influence Body, Mind, and Emotions

Subconscious-Focused Psychotherapies: 

Hypnotherapy

Guided Visualization

Dream Analysis

Creative-Expressive Therapies

Art Therapy

Movement and Dance Therapies

Voice Therapy

Drama Therapy, Journaling, Poetry, etc.

Cathartic and Experiential Psychotherapies

Primal Scream/ Primal Integration

Reichian Therapy/ Bioenergetics/ Core Energetics/ Trauma Release Exercises

Holotropic Breathing/ Rebirthing

Gendlins’s Focusing

Sensory Awareness

Conventional Psychotherapies

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Touch Psychotherapies

Rosen Method

Rubenfeld Synergy,

Somatosynthesis

Trager Tablework

Boyesen’s Biodynamic Massage

Neurologically-based Therapies

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reintegration

Brainwave Entrainment

Biofeedback

Relaxation Therapies

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Autogenic Training

Meditation Techniques

Module 4: Physical Approaches that Influence the Mind and Emotions

Exercise

Body Manipulations

Osteopathic Interventions

Craniosacral Therapy

Myofascial Release

Visceral Manipulation

Dorn Method and the Emotional Spine

Bowen Therapy for Stress Relief

Raindrop Massage and Aromatherapy

Rolfing

Diet for Mental and Emotional Health

Foods

Herbals

Nutritional Supplements

Homeopathy

Module 5:  Energetic Approaches to Mind-Body Health

The Aura

The Auric Layers

Healing Exercises for the Aura

Healing Techniques for Mental/ Emotional Problems

The Chakra System

Psychology of the Chakra Centers

Qigong and Yoga Exercises for the Chakra Centers

Chakra Healing

 SHEN

Pranic Psychotherapy

The Meridian System

The 5 Elements Theory and the Emotions

Qigong Exercises for Emotional Health

Medical Qigong Therapy for Emotional Cleansing

Meridian System Healing

Acupuncture and Acupressure

Emotional Freedom Techniques

Shiatsu/ Tsubo Therapy

Jin Shin Do and Process Acupressure

Emotional Release Therapy

Shen Shun Tao Therapy

Yuen Method

Yoga

Yoga Poses for Mental/Emotional Healing

Kundalini Yoga Exercises

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and Integrative Yoga Therapy

Miscellaneous Energy Therapies for Mental/Emotional Health

Quantum Touch

Reiki

Clinical Reflexology

Sujok Acupunture

Polarity Energy Therapy and Massage

Hawaiian Energy Therapy (Kahi Loa) and Energy Dance (Kalana Hula)

Crystal Healing

Module 6:  Existential/ Transpersonal/ Spiritual Approaches to Mind-Body Health

The Science of Prayer, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Ritual

Health Care as a Spiritual Practice

Taking the Physicians’ Oath Seriously

The Moral Obligation to Address Patients’ Spiritual Needs

God-talk at the Bedside

The Doctor as a Wounded Healer

Spiritual Themes:  Gratitude, Forgiveness, Surrender, Faith

Nurturing One’s Personal Spirituality

Eastern Concepts

Karma

Reincarnation

Experiences of Near Birth, the Interlife, and Near Death

Eastern mindfulness psychotherapies

Morita psychotherapy

Naikan: Introspection therapy

Shadan: Isolation therapy

Seiza: Quiet Sitting therapy

Zen: Meditation therapy

Module 7:  Sexual/Relational Issues in Mind-Body Health

Sex Education 101

A Survey of Common Sexual Problems

Basics of Sexual Healing

The Healing Touch

Sensate Focus Exercises

Relaxation

Self-Touch

Sexual Fitness

The Eastern Philosophy and Practice of Tantra

Relationship Education 101

Dysfunctional Relationships

Healing the Relationship

Module 8:  Gestalt Therapy and Personal Growth for the Body-Mind Specialist

Gestalt Therapy

Key Concepts

The Therapeutic Process

Techniques and Procedures

Gestalt Therapy Group Sessions (Retreat) for

Self-Awareness

Emotional Healing

Personal Growth