Reiki for Carer Burnout & Care of Mothers
STRESS= Carer Burnout= MUM!
The results of a study on Reiki for Carer Burnout, were recently published. The study highlighted the effectiveness of Reiki in relieving work related stress in nurses.
Nurses, like mothers, are carers. Though caring for children can be a labor of love, keeping up with the demands of children can be particularly stressful. This stress can result in ‘Carer Burnout’.
'Carer Burnout' is debilitating stress & wear that comes from giving too much of ourselves to others. It is commonly seen amongst health professionals, social workers, carers & MOMS! Practising Reiki can help re-address the imbalance of care and also allow carers to give back to themselves. In doing so, they can become:
(a) less stressed
(b) better able to cope
(c) more productive
(d) less tired
(e) less likely to get sick from stress related illnesses and carer burnout
(f) able to be better mothers/carers
Below is the abstract (summary of the study
Abstract
Purpose: The Reiki Master Teacher group at a large academic, urban medical center studied the effects of Reiki on work-related stress in Registered Nurse Reiki I class participants. Research suggests that work-related stress is an influential factor in nursing burn out and retention. Reiki, an ancient form of Oriental “energy work” or healing, has been found to decrease stress.
Methods: The Perceived Stress Scale tool was administered prior to the Reiki I class and after three weeks of practicing self-Reiki.
Findings: Seventeen participants returned follow-up data. Results indicated that practicing Reiki more often resulted in reduced perceived stress levels.
Conclusions: Data from this small pilot study supports educating nurses about Reiki practice to decrease work-related stress.
The results of a study on Reiki for Carer Burnout, were recently published. The study highlighted the effectiveness of Reiki in relieving work related stress in nurses.
Nurses, like mothers, are carers. Though caring for children can be a labor of love, keeping up with the demands of children can be particularly stressful. This stress can result in ‘Carer Burnout’.
'Carer Burnout' is debilitating stress & wear that comes from giving too much of ourselves to others. It is commonly seen amongst health professionals, social workers, carers & MOMS! Practising Reiki can help re-address the imbalance of care and also allow carers to give back to themselves. In doing so, they can become:
(a) less stressed
(b) better able to cope
(c) more productive
(d) less tired
(e) less likely to get sick from stress related illnesses and carer burnout
(f) able to be better mothers/carers
Below is the abstract (summary of the study
Abstract
Purpose: The Reiki Master Teacher group at a large academic, urban medical center studied the effects of Reiki on work-related stress in Registered Nurse Reiki I class participants. Research suggests that work-related stress is an influential factor in nursing burn out and retention. Reiki, an ancient form of Oriental “energy work” or healing, has been found to decrease stress.
Methods: The Perceived Stress Scale tool was administered prior to the Reiki I class and after three weeks of practicing self-Reiki.
Findings: Seventeen participants returned follow-up data. Results indicated that practicing Reiki more often resulted in reduced perceived stress levels.
Conclusions: Data from this small pilot study supports educating nurses about Reiki practice to decrease work-related stress.
