Entry TypeAssessment
Client/GroupEW9984
Entry CategoryIntended Case Study
Select your mentorSteffany Moonaz
Intake
Assessment
Proposed number of sessions10
Location of sessionsIn person and online
Planned time per session60-90
Presenting ProblemPreparation for Surgery/Stress management
Physical

Back pain
Delayed pain He hurts something but the pain comes 30s to minutes later.

Client/Group goalsClient
Energetic

Good Energy

Emotional

Feels aligned with emotions

Spiritual orientation and needs

Connect physical to his whole self

Intellectual / Sense of self

Has cognitive issues particularly memory Hx TBI

Yoga philosophy/wisdom research reference(s)

Deborah AdeleThe Yamas and Niyamas
Santosha is important here for a few reasons They are often serving others and bringing the idea of Contment with ourselves and where we are. On a journey of transition there is an issue with 2 genders and fitting in boxes so finding an "other" box and finding our self there is a big journey. Here in the transition means being in the moment of that journey allowing it to take us to our new self. Also as a person who puts others first there might be contentment in finding peace with doing enough and giving some care back to their self.

Scientific research reference(s), why chosen, how you plan to incorporate 1-3

Yoga for Back pain by Gary Kraftsow on American Vinigoga site. This video has safe instructions for using yoga with people with back pain. Primarily low back pain. Great reference to use for safe postures.

Respiratory, Physical, and Psychological Benefits of Breath-Focused Yoga for Adults with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A Brief Pilot Study Report
Colin Silverthorne; Sat Bir Khalsa; Robin Gueth; Nicole DeAvilla; Janie Pansini
Int J Yoga Therap (2012) 22 (1): 47–52.
https://doi.org/10.17761/ijyt.22.1.1l804u9511623u25
I chose this an example of a study showing breath and movement can aid in healing connections in koshas in the body. I incorporate breath and movement almost always.

Influence of yoga on postoperative outcomes and wound healing in early operable breast cancer patients undergoing surgery
Rao, Raghavendra M; H R, Nagendra; Raghuram, Nagarathna; C, Vinay; S, Chandrashekara1; K. S., Gopinath2; B. S., Srinath2
International Journal of Yoga 1(1):p 33-41, Jan–Jun 2008. | DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.36795 I chose due to the nature of the study, proves that prior to surgery for breast cancer, yoga can effect on multiple levels, perhaps even inflammatory markers. Reducing hospital stays is key because everyones bottom line is important and getting home enhances healing.

Approval Notice
Your care plan should be approved by your mentor, with any amendments they suggested, prior to your remaining Yoga Therapy sessions.
Questions for Mentor

You have the sheets from 3 visits I think.

Care PlanOutline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client/group, including:
  • Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate),
  • balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering.
  • Please include at least one suggestion from Karma, Bhakti, Raja, or Jnana Yoga tailored for this client/group.
  • Over time, we want to see something from each branch, selected, adapted and re-framed appropriately. Tools from each module should be used (not on each client/group – but overall)
The outline should show the sequence of practices as you plan to offer them.
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:
  • Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate),
  • Balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering.
  • Include at least one suggestion from Karma, Bhakti, Raja, or Jnana Yoga tailored for this client.
Over time, we want to see something from each branch, selected, adapted and re-framed appropriately.
Tools from each module should be used (not on each client – but overall)
Final Client/Group ReportAfter 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 belowProgress 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