Presentation

[Myhoo]

As part of my Reflexology course,I am giving a presentation a case study.I find,however, that my open ended questioning are a bit vague.

An example would be a client who came to me with very high oestrogen levels,[whom im delighted to add had a doctor confirm that they are now lower than ever].I did the following questions

1. how long ?
2. how it was affecting her?
3. Any other related issues with reproductive cycle?
4. how she was coping with it?

Even though I got the results what other questions should I have asked and any points on my presentation as I would not be a pro at public speaking.

 

[amethystannie]

I found an old thread which answers my query.I do however find not much on the Reflexology thread lately,where are all my Reflexology experts gone

 

[Rick A]

Causes of high oestrogen????

 

[sheila26]

I can only think it would be hormone related and she had a hyterectomy but I was amazed to discover high oestrogen levels cause sugar cravings which she had.

 

[s4ndr4j4n4]

perhaps look outside the box and potential other causes of high oestrogen, ie menopause etc etc. Remember we cannot diagnose so need to think about other causes and not just assume its the hysterectomy. A total hysterectomy yes would give you high oestrogen because you are forcing the body into a menopause, however if the ovaries are left then oestrogen levels would be normal..... if this is the case you need to look deeper into research!

 

[Philip McCrevice]

As an FE lecturer I would sugest on the presenting style to ask open questions of the people in the group......

Describe the case and their presenting symptoms and then ask so what questions does the class think you should ask if a client presented these sort of symptoms?

Have your own answers ready but also you will be engaging the other members in the class and it will make for a more interesting presentation.

 

[xxlivinaliexx]

My client has both ovaries and had the hysterectomy due to fibroids.She only discovered high oestrogen levels after fibroid diagnosis.Yes good point I must get out of habit of sounding like I am diagnosing.

good points on engaging the class,I gave myself some reiki earlier and my throat chakra was very unbalanced,need to get this info down on paper and relax.

 

[Ellie Sanders]

I don't know if this is particularly helpful, but one thing I was taught to ask when I did my reflexology training was whether the person felt they knew what the root of their problem was or whether they felt there was anything that had triggered it however obscure it may be. It sounds a bit strange but I have found asking this open question to have been very useful with many clients.

I have one client at the moment with several conditions who, on being asked this question, was very adamant that she has always felt that all her problems can be attributed to a hernia she has that her GP is not concerned about. Without asking this I'm not sure she'd have mentioned the hernia as she has had years of being told it is nothing to worry about. All the reflexes relating to the hernia are very sensitive and so I have spent a lot of time focussing on this area and her other problems seem to be helped too.

I suppose I'm a believer in that we often know deep down what's wrong and what our bodies need even if there may be no obvious connection.

 

[malteser94]

Potion appreciate the reply.It is a very good way at looking at the open questions,I have the case studies written up now.I will consider this next time ,it really would probably get the client remembering problems she may have forgotton to tell me.I do find clients forget to tell you things and then during the treatment they remember things.Also I feel clients think some problems have no relevence when that may be the overall problem.

I will just go with the flow,I am only learning and I have got some excellent results.[wish me luck]

 

[krystalclare]

Have you thought about getting someone up to work on their feet so that you can demonstrate the different things you did?

Janet x

 

[Brea]

Well I had the presentation today,it went well,but what a good idea,thanks to everyone for their help and advice.I used board with headings and involved the class as suggested by another member