I have read
in research papers, depicting the positive role of Reflexology as a
complementary therapy, various reasons that lie behind this role. As with
"anything", the elements of placebo, the recipients perception,
his/her belief system and cultural backround are of the most common reasons
noted. Of course a favourite of reviewing scientists is that Reflexologists
(and CAM therapists in general) play a positive role because they spend one
hour or more "listening" and paying attention to their clients thus
putting them at ease. This of course was not considered scientific enough thus
worth belittling as a component itself and that of CAM therapists, at least
indirectly.
Well there
is some just released news that puts some scientific weight, through a
neurobiological point of view, behind the case for "empathizing with
patients, getting to know them and trust."!
The
research was conducted (again) by Michigan State University, yes, the
University that recently published Gwen Wyatt's research paper on Reflexology.
This time the researcher is of Greek heritage, Issidoros Sarinopoulos professor
of radiology at MSU.
A note of
caution!: I expect the future research on a larger scale to have the same and
better results, but attention should be paid to those who will practise empathy
towards their clients NOT to get too close! There is always the risk of opening
your mirror neurons and possibly actually "feeling" your clients pain
or leading yourself to Burnout syndrome (BOS). BOS is associated with stress
has been documented in health care professionals in many specialties.
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