In the past, one separated diseases in which one suspected psychological triggers and in which one could detect a physical change, e.g. under the microscope, from diseases in which no physical damage could be diagnosed despite all examination methods. Today, this classification has been abandoned, so that the field of psychosomatic diseases has broadened considerably. … Psychosomatics: Psychosomatic Diseases
The general practitioner does not find an organic cause for the complaints of more than 20 percent of all patients – often the actual disease triggers can be found when taking a closer look at the individual psychological and social factors. What is meant by psychosomatics? Psychosomatics is the study of diseases that manifest themselves … Psychosomatics: the Interaction of Soul and Body
Sigmund Freud’s explanatory model assumes that unconscious conflicts escape consciousness through repression and then present themselves physically. As a result, the physical symptom becomes a symbol of the psychological conflict. This conversion (psychic becomes physical) often affects the sense organs (blindness, ringing in the ears, dizziness) or the motor system (paralysis, muscle spasms). Max Schur, … Psychosomatics: Origins and Treatment
Dogs are great playmates and family pets. But time and again, they also become a danger: an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 bite injuries require medical treatment in Germany each year, and far more than half of those treated are children. Bite injuries in children are more serious than in adults because dogs are more likely … Children and Dogs: What Parents Need to Consider
When children prepare to ride a bike, it’s best to do it without a pedal and chain. Saddle, handlebars and two wheels: ready is the running bike. Running bikes have become popular toys for toddlers: They introduce children to cycling without overtaxing them. They deliberately do without pedals and a chain, because they are propelled … On the Wheel At the Age of Three
Acquaintances are suddenly eyed suspiciously or rejected, only dad and mom can comfort. What role strangeness plays and how best to deal with it. Sabine’s grandmother bends over her grandchild, who is playing peacefully on the carpet. But as soon as she gets closer, the peace is over. Sabine’s eyes look fearful, her face contorts … Fremdelphase: on the Safe Side
According to the 2007 employment survey conducted by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, almost one in seven employees in Germany feels underchallenged given their qualifications. Underdemand, boredom and disinterest characterize the state of dissatisfaction at work known as boreout. “Every now and then … Boreout: Boredom At Work
That is the goal of health coaching? The goal of health coaching is, after a thorough analysis of the working and living conditions of a client, to train the client in dealing with stressors and to provide him with supporting factors so that the client feels more health and satisfaction in his life. In order … That is the goal of health coaching? | Health Coaching – A support for you!
What is health coaching? In health coaching, instead of doctors or therapists, people are advised and informed by a health coach with regard to a healthy lifestyle. This is often preceded by a visit to the doctor, who recommends a visit to the health coach. In the coaching process, the person is viewed holistically – … Health Coaching – A support for you!
Motives have an unconscious as well as a conscious level and lie between one’s own attitude and drives. Motives in sports are either related to the sport itself or to the result. Such a result can be understood as performance as self-affirmation, but also as presentation of one’s own performance and included dominance behavior. Furthermore, … Emotions in sports
Here’s how you could get started: Put in a little jog in the park before the workday starts, reach for veggie casserole instead of chicken and fries at the cafeteria, and do a few yoga exercises on the living room rug before you step out for dinner. It sounds convincing, but how do you move … Fit for the Summer
There is another way to trick your inner bodyguard: look for allies to visit the swimming pool, go for a jog or sizzle fish and boil vegetables. Encourage each other, listen to each other – the inner bodyguard has a hard life from this point on. Find a fitness partner The best coach can be … Fit for the Summer: Perseverance
