Hi Can anyone help me? I'm now on my second reflexology case study. I have given this person two treatments. Both times they have had a nightmare while sleeping!! is this just a healing crisis or a bad reaction? :confused: my tutor has been sick for the last three weeks so there has been no college and no one to ask.
would really appriciate help ,
Thanks 🙂
With Reflexology, we encourage the body to heal itself. This also can be a very emotional time for the clients, as it also helps release any pent up emotions which could be holding the client back from healing.
The nightmares are just one way that your client is releasing these emotions, others cry during treatment, and some sleep for ages or are completely the opposite.
Everyone re-acts differently.
A suggestion would be, if its really bothering you client, to write the nightmare down, and then rip up the paper, if its something that cant be discussed or they dont want to talk about it.
As a reflexologist, many therapists will acknowledge the fact that a big part of our service is to LISTEN to clients. They like to unload. Its almost like counselling sometimes!
But, be sure to put the nightmares in your case study, its good for you in that respect!!!
Hope this has been of some assistance, Im sure others will be along to add their experience.
Thanks ever so much for your reply Ged 🙂 this is what I thought but just wanted to make sure! I have put it in my case sudies too 🙂
You're more than welcome, glad to have helped! :p