Prevention and Lifestyle Counselling

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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)

See Also Naturopathic Therapies


Naturopathic doctors take courses in health psychology and they review current psychological theories. Naturopathic doctors acquire the counselling skills necessary to address common psychological conditions such as anxiety, depression and stress, as well as, obsessive compulsive behaviour and addictions.[1]

The mind-body connection is part of the naturopathic principle treat the whole person. It recognizes that how a person thinks and feels affects their physical health and changes in physical health can impact a person's thoughts and feelings.

Naturopathic counselling focuses on prevention and lifestyle skills. It teaches strategies for dealing with stress and for addressing the root causes of psychological conditions.

References

  1. CCNM [1]