Wellness Modalities & Techniques Flashcards
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A client interested in energy medicine asks about Reiki. The MOST accurate description a holistic coach can offer is:
Answer: Reiki is a Japanese technique where a practitioner channels universal life energy to support relaxation and healing
Reiki is a Japanese energy healing modality developed by Mikao Usui in which practitioners use light touch or hands-off techniques to facilitate energy flow and relaxation.
In holistic wellness, the concept of 'grounding' or 'earthing' refers to:
Answer: Direct physical contact with the earth's surface to reduce inflammatory free radicals
Earthing research suggests that contact with the earth's electrons (e.g., walking barefoot) may reduce inflammation and improve sleep and stress markers.
Which of the following best describes the role of neuroplasticity in holistic coaching?
Answer: The brain can form new neural pathways through repeated thought and behavioral patterns, supporting lasting change
Neuroplasticity underpins holistic coaching by showing that consistent new thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can reshape neural networks and create lasting transformation.
A client reports chronic insomnia. Which holistic technique has the STRONGEST evidence base for improving sleep quality?
Answer: Sleep hygiene education combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques and relaxation practices
CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), which includes sleep hygiene, stimulus control, relaxation, and cognitive restructuring, is considered the gold-standard non-pharmacological treatment.
When a holistic coach uses the 'wheel of life' assessment, its primary purpose is to:
Answer: Give clients a visual snapshot of satisfaction across life domains to identify imbalances
The wheel of life is a coaching tool that helps clients rate satisfaction across domains (health, relationships, finances, etc.) to identify gaps and set priorities.
A holistic wellness coach working with a client experiencing burnout would FIRST address:
Answer: Identifying root causes of depletion and co-creating recovery-focused boundaries and practices
Sustainable burnout recovery requires understanding the underlying drivers and collaboratively building protective practices, not quick fixes or further demands.
Which wellness modality involves rhythmic drumming and trance-like states to access altered states of consciousness for healing?
Answer: Shamanic journeying
Shamanic journeying uses rhythmic drumming (typically 4-7 Hz theta range) to induce altered states in which practitioners or clients seek healing insight or energy shifts.