| Entry Type | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Client/Group | JB |
| Entry Category | Intended Case Study |
| Select your mentor | Steffany Moonaz |
| Intake | |
| Assessment | |
| Proposed number of sessions | 6 |
| Location of sessions | in person/virtual |
| Planned time per session | 90 |
| Presenting Problem | Stress and anxiety related to caring for a loved one and uncertainty of the future |
| Physical | Muscle tightness (from holding stress and tension) and occasional insomnia. |
| Client/Group goals | Find pathways for balance during the time of great stress and anxiety |
| Energetic | Fatigue and lethargy |
| Emotional | Worry and anxious thoughts. |
| Spiritual orientation and needs | The client is agnostic but feels connected with nature. |
| Intellectual / Sense of self | Sense of responsibility and care, control of the outcomes and protection of the loved one. |
| Yoga philosophy/wisdom research reference(s) | 1. Inside the Yoga Sutras by Reverend Jaganath Carrera |
| Scientific research reference(s), why chosen, how you plan to incorporate 1-3 | 1. Lozano Montes L, Balakrishnan V, Gopalakrishnan S. Effects of Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique on Anxiety, Depression, and Plasma Neurotransmitters on a Healthy Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial Followed by a Case-Control Study. J Altern Complement Med. 2021 Aug;27(8):641-648. doi: 10.1089/acm.2020.0238. Epub 2021 May 25. PMID: 34037436. All references demonstrate the benefits of yoga (asana, pranayama and meditation) on psychological function (reduced anxiety). The study by Lozano showed daily yoga practice for one week (short-term) decreased anxiety and depression, although there was no change in physiological parameters (heart rate, blood pressure). Danucalov et al used mindfulness meditation that focuses on compassion to all beings (Metta meditation) and maintaining sensations, perceptions and thoughts without judgment. Based on these references, the care plan will include low intensity asana that incorporates movement with breath, grounding pranayama and meditation. Home practice will include daily pranayama and meditation and asana practice twice a week. |
| Approval Notice | |
| Questions for Mentor | Do you have advice on the method to track mood? I saw several mood scales (no references) during my research, but not really sure if one is better than the other. I would like to client to track her mood daily, but do not want it to be a big burden for her. The assessments that were used in the references are either not accessible (Brunel Mood Scale) or too long (Profile of mood state). |
| Care Plan | Outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client/group, including:
Your care plan proposal should be approved by the mentor before session 2 if possible, or 3 if approval is delayed by mentor. |
| Session | |
| Session Instructions (Not Mentoring) | Your session outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client, including:
Tools from each module should be used (not on each client – but overall) |
| Final Client/Group Report | After seeing your client/group (for at least 4 sessions including interactive intake) Please remember practicum is a learning experience. You’ll learn more from sharing what’s accurate than from what might “look good”. Things you did well, not so well, problems and questions are all valid and useful tools to teach you. We can’t serve you to become the best clinician you can be if you don’t share your challenges and mistakes. Success is anything from which you learn. You can continue to add Session entries after submitting this Final Client/Group Report. |
| Report briefly on each Kosha below | Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas |
| Additional Information | |
| Personal reflection from doing client/group. | |
| Notify Mentor? | Notify Mentor of Updates/Completion |
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