Clients reactions before and after treatment

[laey]

[sm=nature-smiley-008.gif]Hi Everyone,
Anyone got any tips what to include when writing upClients reactions during and after treatment in case studies. I realise we are meant to include emotions etc in this, but it is quite difficult. Mine regularly need the loo after a treatment so I put that in. Often they may feel tired, one was hungry during his treatment. But I realise this isn't probably getting in deep enough. Any Advice appreciated.
Smook.

 

[Mister C.]

Hiya
That all sounds perfectly ok and the sorts of things I put down. Perhaps put in if you offer any after advice/self help techniques like a bit of hand reflexology that you demonstrated. Did the client sleep well afterwards? Had the client drunk water, had a stressful week, felt anxious and now calm, slept during treatment etc Was there anything you picked up on the feet like a verruca or a reaction like cramp or swelling that went down during the treatment? Perhaps client or yourself felt a rush of energy or a particular place was more sensitive than ususal.....just be on the lookout and fully allow yourself to experience the treatment whilst your client does and you'll find you have enough to write.
Ax

 

[Ufdpddybdggfo]

[sm=1syellow1.gif]Thanks for your tips Ax, much appreciated. Still finding it a bit tough but it gives me a few more ideas.

 

[rcecaunnifxijfehk]

Hi,
embarrassing problem here! Can anyone help.
I've been writing a couple of my case studies up this morning and I keep coming across the same dilemmna, how to phrase people's bowel habits etc.
I usually at home just use the short and sweet (maybe wrong use of word ha ha!) wee or poo. But I don't think this is probably the right kind of language for writing up my case study. I have written so and so had to go to the toilet to make a bowel movement during treatment, but it sounds long winded.(no pun intended!)
Anyway be interested in anyone else's phraseology.

Smook.

 

[dzeyouqjipnimtesj]

How about 'needed to empty bowels (or bladder)'.

Lesley

 

[an old Priestess]

Hi Smooky

I've started giving my case study clients feedback sheets so that after each treatment they can fill in how they are feeling, be it straight after the treatment or the following day etc. That way they won't forget when the next treatment comes around and I ask them... its also something they can give back to you at the end of the course of treatmentsand that you should be able to include in with your typed up case study.

 

[Michael O]

Thanks Lesley and Nellie[sm=grouphug.gif]
I think I'll take you up on your wording Lesley!
Nellie, I think the Sheets are a good idea, I just hope my case studies would take the time to use them. I have done nearly 2 of my case studies without them but I shouldn't think it would harm to start using the sheets, case studies are a progressive learning thing after all. thanks for the tips.
Smook.

 

[WBLamar]

I like to use the word 'elimination'!

 

[Renee M]

[sm=nature-smiley-008.gif]Thanks ax,
Good Word! You've all given me a few better options anyway.

 

[bexter]

It's OK to say that someone was feeling constipated or had had loose bowel movements, that sounds nice and professional. Elimination is also a great term.

I get folks who feel quite thirsty during and after a treatment. Also changes in temperature, some getting feelings like surges of energy, some feeling on edge and slow to relax, etc. With Indian Head but not reflexology I've had two people go hypoglycaemic on me (affected by low blood sugar). They omitted to tell me they hadn't eaten that day. They felt sick, clammy, dizzy, needed air and both felt better after a rest and a few sips of water.