Text in Afrikaans / Hierdie studie handel oor die ontwerp van 'n post traumatiese terapie deur die opvoedkundige sielkundige waar troeteldiere as fasiliteerder ingespan kan word. Dit fokus op getraumatiseerdes wat na afloop van 'n trauma in 'n post traumatiese situasie verkeer, en nie klinies aan die diagnose van post traumatiese stres versteuring voldoen nie. Die ontwerp van die terapie val in vier fases uiteen wat nie noodwendig streng chronologies in terapie hoef te verloop nie. Eerstens is daar die affektiewe fase wat handel oor die bantering van emosies. Tweedens fokus die kognitiewe fase op kognitiewe herstrukturering by die getraumatiseerde en veral die internalisering daarvan. Die fase van voorraadopname maak voorsiening vir die identifisering van psigologiese gestremdhede en sterker modaliteite van die getraumatiseerde. Die kompensatoriese fase handel oor die ontwerp van 'n aksieplan vir die sinvolle voortsetting van die getraumatiseerde se lewe asook inoefeningsaspekte daarvan. Die terapeutiese ontwerp het beslag gekry na 'n uitgebreide literatuurstudie van verskeie terapeutiese skole se post traumatiese terapiee en tegnieke. Oorhoofs word bogenoemde ontwerp in die relasieterapie ingebed. Hierdie terapie le besondere klem op die kompensatoriese fase met die oog op adekwate aktualisering van die getraumatiseerde in sy toekomstige gesitueerdheid. Alhoewel daar 'n uitgebreide beskrywing van troeteldier gefasiliteerde terapie volg, het die navorser slegs sekere getraumatiseerde kliente ge'identifiseer wat sat baat by troeteldier gefasiliteerde terapie. Daar is tydens die studie aandag gegee aan die ontwerp van 'n vraelys wat as operasionele metingsinstrument dien om die omvang van die trauma ten opsigte van die getraumatiseerde se filnksionering, selfgesprekke, belewenis, betekenisgewing, betrokkenheid, seltkonsep, relasies en selfaktualisering te bepaal. Fasiliteerders van die affektiewe fase sluit onder andere soos reeds genoem hierbo, troeteldiere in. Ondersoek is ingestel na die riglyne vir troeteldier gefasiliteerde terapie, en verskeie aspekte soos determinante by die getraumatiseerde vir troeteldier gefasiliteerde terapie, die aard van mens-dier interaksie, risiko's en menslike voorwaardes verbonde aan troeteldier gefasiliteerde terapie, is beskryf Tydens die empiriese ondersoek is gevind dat alhoewel die ontwerp beperkinge het, daar besliste ruimte vir troeteldier gefasiliteerde post traumatiese terapie op Sielkundige Opvoedkunde terrein bestaan / This study deals with the design of a post traumatic therapy that can be administered by the educational psychologist. Pets were used for the first time as facilitators in such a therapy. This therapy was primarily designed for persons in a post traumatic situation after an experienced trauma, who _do not ~fy foc!h<L~!i_ni~_ctl _ cri!~!"ia gf post traumatic _stress disorder. Four phases can be distinguished in the course of the therapy. This doesn't however imply a hierargical order. First of all the affective phase deals with the emotional side of the traumatised person. Secondly cognitive restructuring is taken up in the cognitive phase as well as internalization thereof The third phase of stock taking makes provision for the identification of psychological handicaps and stronger modalities of the traumatised person. A plan of action is developed in the final compensatory phase and it deals with optimal future actualization of the traumatised person. If necessary, opportunity is provided for excercising the newly required skills. This design was developed after extensive literature studies of post traumatic therapies and techniques, and it is embedded in the overall approach of relationship therapy. Strong emphasis is placed on the compensatory phase in view of the traumatised person's adequate future actualization. Although an extensive description of pet fasilitated therapy is given, only certain traumatised clients were identified who will benefit from this therapy. A questionnaire as operational measuring instrument was developed for the purpose of this study. Information as to the traumatised person's functioning, selftalk, experiences, allocation of meaning, involvement, selfconcept, relationship formation and selfactualization can be ascertained via this instrument. One of the facilitators of the affective phase, already mentioned, includes pets. A thorough study into guidelines for pet facilitated therapy, as well as aspects such as determinants of traumatised people as indication for this kind of therapy, the nature of human-animal interaction, risks and human conditions for pet facilitated therapy, was undertaken. The empirical study proved that in spite of limitations of pet facilitated post traumatic therapy, definite opportunity exists in the field of Psychology of Education for this kind of therapy / D.Ed. (Sielkundige Opvoedkunde)

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)- Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2008. xvi, 256 leaves. / Conduct a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled study in order to determine the sphere of action of the imponderable remedy Pink 30CH on healthy volunteers who recorded the signs and symptoms produced in order to determine the substances potential usefulness in a future clinical setting according to the Law of Similars. Determine and highlight the commonalities shared between the symptoms and themes produced by remedy Pink 30CH and the other selected imponderable remedies. In the homoeopathic drug proving of remedy Pink 30CH, provers were uninformed to both the nature of the substance as well as to the potency selected and used for proving purposes. Neither the provers nor the research investigator had any knowledge of who received the verum or the placebo until the end of the proving. Thirty (30) provers were selected after meeting the inclusion criteria of which thirty percent (30%) of the subjects received placebo in a randomised fashion. Verum and placebo were dispensed to the proving body in a set of six (6) powders which were taken sublingually three (3) times daily or until any proving symptoms were experienced. All provers were examined and made to record in their journals before, during and after the administration of the proving substance so as to serve as their own intra-individual controls. At the end of the proving period all journals were then recalled and all proving data recorded was then collated and edited into a repertory and materia medica format, which was then used to formulate a homoeopathic drug picture of the remedy that could be used in future clinical settings. The homoeopathic drug picture thus derived was then analysed with the aim of highlighting the important themes that were elicited during the proving. These symptoms and themes were then related and compared to seven (7) other imponderable remedies: Luna (Moonlight); Magnetis Polus Arcticus (North pole of the magnet); Magnetis Polus Australis (South pole of the magnet); Positronium (Anti-matter); Radium bromatum (Radium bromide); Sol (Sunlight) and X-ray, in order to expand the overall understanding of the commonalities shared by the imponderabilia as an entirety.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Durban University of Technology, 2008. xiv, 222 leaves / A proving of ivory from the male African elephant (Loxodonta africana) 30CH was conducted. The proving symptoms were then analysed according to the doctrine of signatures, and compared to the proving symptoms of Lac Loxodonta africana. Aims and Objectives of the study The aim of this study was to identify the effects of ivory from male African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in a 30CH dilution, on healthy provers, and to record the clearly observable signs and symptoms produced by the provers, so as to determine the material medica of the proven substance. The objective of the study was to analyze the symptoms obtained from the proving according to the doctrine of signatures, and to establish any correlation that may exist between the homoeopathic drug picture produced and this doctrine. Methodology The remedy was derived from the tusk of a male african elephant (Loxodonta africana) and was prepared in accordance to the German Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (Drishien, 2003:36-38). The remedy was dispensed in the form of six lactose powders. The research was conducted as a randomised, double blind placebo controlled study. A group of provers (26) that were carefully selected from the general public (Appendix A) were divided into two groups. Recruitment commenced by obtaining suitable provers through speaking to fellow homoeopathic students, as ii well as members of the general public. The researchers conducted interviews with potential provers, excluding those that did not meet the inclusion criteria (Appendix A). The provers were randomly divided into two groups, and instructed to begin recording in their journals a week before starting the remedy, and a week after taking the remedy. The provers continued to record all symptoms until the symptoms abated and continued recording after this time for another two weeks. Once the proving had been completed another full case history and physical exam was performed. Results After the results were collaborated the proving symptoms were then analysed according to the doctrine of signatures. The results of this proving indicated that Loxodonta africana has the potential to be a valuable remedy in homoeopathic practice. Proving signs and symptoms revealed that the remedy could be indicated for mental and emotional conditions as well as a variety of physical diseases. The results of this research confirmed the hypothesis that the proving of Loxodonta africana 30CH would produce clear observable signs and symptoms when administered to healthy individuals. The results of this research also confirmed the second hypothesis that a comparison would exist between the proving symptoms and a doctrine of signatures analysis. Conclusion Thus the proving of Loxodonta africana and the subsequent comparison to the doctrine of signatures has the potential to become a well utilised homoeopathic remedy.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Chiropractic Durban University of Technology, 2009 / Aim: To investigate the effect of therapeutic and sham ultrasound on radial artery blood flow (m.s-1) and radial arterial lumen diameter (mm). Subjects: Fifty healthy asymptomatic volunteers between the ages of 18-38 years. Methodology: The subjects were randomly allocated into one of five intervention groups (A-E). Group A received continuous ultrasound at 0.2 W.cm-² for 5 minutes, Group B received pulse ultrasound at 0.2 W.cm-² for 5 minutes, Group C received continuous ultrasound at 1.5 W.cm-² for 5 minutes, Group D received pulse ultrasound at 1.5 W.cm-² for 5 minutes and Group E received sham ultrasound at 0 W.cm-² for 5 minutes. Baseline radial artery blood flow (m.s-1) and radial artery lumen diameter (mm) readings were taken prior to the commencement of the therapeutic or sham ultrasound application using a Doppler ultrasound. At four minutes of application (during the therapeutic or sham ultrasound application), another set of blood flow and arterial lumen diameter measurements were taken. The final blood flow and arterial lumen diameter measurements were taken one minute after the therapeutic or sham ultrasound application was stopped. Results: The mean (± SD) radial artery blood flow and radial artery lumen diameter at baseline was 0.197 (± 0.060) m.s-1 and 2.4 (± 0.6) mm respectively. In Group A, the mean (± SD) radial artery blood flow during ultrasound application and one-minute after ultrasound application was 0.193 (± 0.070) m.s-1 and 0.179 (± 0.073) m.s-1 respectively. The mean (± SD) radial artery lumen diameter in Group A at the two time intervals was 2.2 (± 0.5) mm and 2.2 (± 0.3) mm respectively. In Group B, the mean (± SD) radial artery blood flow during ultrasound application and one-minute after ultrasound application was 0.187 (± 0.067) m.s-1 and 0.195 (± 0.041) m.s-1 respectively. The mean (± SD) radial artery lumen diameter in Group B at the two time intervals was 2.4 (± 0.4) mm and 2.3 (± 0.5) mm respectively. In Group C, the mean (± SD) radial artery blood flow during ultrasound application and one-minute after ultrasound application was 0.225 (± 0.088) m.s-1 and 0.186 (± 0.071) m.s-1 respectively. The mean (± SD) radial artery lumen diameter in Group C at the two time intervals was 2.4 (± 0.7) mm and 2.7 (± 0.8) mm respectively. In Group D, the mean (± SD) radial artery blood flow during ultrasound application and one-minute after ultrasound application was 0.215 (± 0.080) m.s-1 and 0.200 (± 0.081) m.s-1 respectively. The mean (± SD) radial artery lumen diameter in Group iv D at the two time intervals was 2.4 (± 0.8) mm and 2.4 (± 0.7) mm respectively. In Group E, the mean (± SD) radial artery blood flow during ultrasound application and one-minute after ultrasound application was 0.200 (± 0.067) m.s-1 and 0.182 (± 0.075) m.s-1 respectively. The mean (± SD) radial artery lumen diameter in Group E at the two time intervals was 2.5 (± 0.7) mm and 2.3 (± 0.5) mm respectively. There was no significant change in radial artery blood flow and radial artery lumen diameter over time in any individual group or between groups (p > 0.05; repeated measures ANOVA). There was an overall weak positive correlation between radial artery blood flow and radial artery lumen diameter at baseline (r = 0.508), during (r = 0.541) and after (r = 0.532) the therapeutic or sham ultrasound application. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that continuous, pulse or sham ultrasound had no significant effect on radial artery blood flow and radial artery lumen diameter. Furthermore, active ultrasound (continuous and pulse) was not superior to sham ultrasound in significantly affecting blood flow in a muscular artery.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2008. / Dry needling is the most effective way of treating Myofascial Pain Syndrome and appears to be as effective as an injection of an anaesthetic into myofascial trigger points. However the side effect common to both dry needling and the injection of an anaesthetic, is the development of post-needling soreness. Post-needling soreness results from bleeding at the area of needle insertion. The immediate application of cold to a needled area may decrease the severity of the cellular damage by restricting local bleeding. Cryotherapy can also decrease both nerve excitability and histamine release, which may result in decreased pain experienced by patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cryotherapy on post dry needling soreness. Therefore a randomised, 2 group parallel controlled clinical trial was proposed to test this hypothesis. Sixty asymptomatic volunteer participants between 18 and 50 were randomly divided into two equal groups - group A (combination group) received dry needling in conjunction with a cold gel pack, and group B received dry needling only. Algometer readings, a Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NRS 101) and a 24 Hour Pain Diary were used as assessment tools. SPSS version 15 was used for data analysis (SPSS Inc. Chicago, Ill, USA). Baseline demographics and outcome measurements (NRS 101, Algometer readings and 24 Hour Pain Diaries) were compared between the two groups using Pearson’s chi square tests or Independent Samples t-tests as appropriate For the evaluation of the treatment effect for the NRS 101 and Algometer outcomes, repeated measures ANOVA procedure was used. Twenty four hour Pain Diaries by group interactions were reported for comparison of the treatment effect in the two treatment groups. The number of participants reporting pain at various time points post treatment were compared cross-sectionally by group with Pearson’s chi square tests. A Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare time points post treatment at which the worst pain was experienced between groups. The change in the presence of pain over time was recorded as either no change, an increase (from no pain to pain) or a decrease (from pain to no pain). This wascompared between treatment groups using the Pearson’s chi square test. Intragroup correlations between changes in outcome variables were achieved with Pearson’s correlation. P values of <0.05 were considered as statistically significant. The results of the study showed no evidence of a beneficial effect of cryotherapy on objective or subjective findings. Thus it can be concluded that cryotherapy as used in this study had no significant effect on reducing post dry needling soreness.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2010. / Cryotherapy is commonly used to decrease pain, swelling and disability in acute injury. The most common form traditionally used is ice packs, with menthol based cooling gels being increasingly used by physicians in place of ice. More recently companies are experimenting with adding herbs containing anti-inflammatory properties to these menthol based gels to enhance their effectiveness. There is a paucity of literature comparing different forms of cryotherapy to one another, and more experiments are necessary to determine if cooling gels containing menthol and cooling gels with menthol and anti-inflammatory herbs are comparable to that of conventional ice pack cryotherapy. Objectives To determine the relative effectiveness of an ice pack, a menthol based gel, a menthol based gel with herbal extracts (combination gel) and placebo gel in the treatment of an acute grade 1 or 2 inversion ankle sprains, in terms of subjective and objective measurements. Any adverse reactions were also noted. Method A placebo controlled randomised, single blinded clinical trial (n=48) was conducted. Participants were randomly allocated into one of the four groups. Each group consisted of 12 people between the ages of 18 and 45. Each participant had a case history, physical and ankle examination prior to being accepted to ensure that they met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. On the initial consultation the respective treatments were administered and participants were instructed on how to apply the gel or ice pack, which they were required to utilise at home three times per day for 3 days. Those receiving the gels were blinded as to which gel they were receiving, all gels looked and smelt the same. On the 4th day the participants returned for data collection and were instructed to stop using the treatment and return 7 days later for further data collection. Statistical analysis consisted of repeated measures of ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc tests, with a p-value of <0.05 considered statistically significant. Results Intra-group and inter-group analysis showed that all four groups had statistically significant improvements in terms of subjective and objective measurements. The results of the study demonstrated that the effects produced by the two cooling gels containing menthol, are comparable with those of conventional/traditional ice pack cryotherapy in the treatment of acute grade 1 or 2 inversion ankle sprains. No adverse reactions were reported. Conclusion This study found that all four treatment interventions were effective and safe in treating acute grade 1 and 2 inversion ankle sprains, however the ice pack and both cooling gel groups appear to statistically significantly improve treatment outcomes at a similarly higher rate when compared to the placebo gel group.

Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Department of Homepathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015. / Introduction This study was a double-blind, placebo controlled proving of Panthera leo 30CH (claw of a African lioness); the aim being to determine the effect of this substance induces on healthy persons and in doing do explore the homoeopathic therapeutic potential thereof, in addition a subsequent comparison with the provings of Lac leoninum (milk of a lioness) (Sankaran,1998) (Herrick,1998) was performed. Objectives The primary objective of this proving was to determine the effect that Panthera leo 30 CH on healthy provers so that the therapeutic potential of the substance could be determined. The secondary objective was to compare the Materia medica of Panthera leo with that of Lac leoninum (Herrick, 1998) and Sankaran (1998). Lastly, the third objective was to further develop the homoeopathic Materia medica by adding the remedy picture of Panthera leo. Methodology The drug proving of Panthera leo was conducted as a randomized, exploratory, double blind placebo controlled study. Thirty participants (healthy volunteers) who met the inclusion criteria (Appendix B) participated in the proving, twenty – four were given the verum and the remaining six placebo. Upon obtaining written informed consent the researcher performed a full case history and comprehensive physical examination on each prover before commencement of the proving. A subsequent follow up case history and physical examination at the end of the proving was also performed to establish whether provers had returned to their respective healthy states. The provers took their first dose of the proving remedy at a dosage of 1 dose three times daily for 2 days and recorded all symptoms they experienced in their respective journals according to the guidelines in Appendix C. On completion of the proving, all provers handed in their journals which were then transcribed, assessed and analyzed. An extensive comparison between the proving of Panthera leo and the two provings of Lac leoninum (Herrick, 1998) (Sankaran, 1998) followed. The respective remedies were compared and contrasted with respect to Materia medica and repertory and similarities and differences highlighted. Results A total of 1255 rubrics were obtained of which the mind section of the Materia medica weighed heavily comprising 35 % (435 rubrics) of the proving symptoms, the generals section (11% = 135 rubrics) and head section (9% = 109 rubrics) respectively. Therefore it can be suggested that this remedy’s sphere of action is limited largely to the mind (emotional state) however unique physical indications specifically regarding headaches are also within its sphere of action. Of the total, 1255 rubrics that were obtained only 11% (138 rubrics) where shared with the two other provings of the African lion (Herrick 1998 & Sankaran 1998); as suggested by Naude (2011) one can speculate that these shared symptoms may represent the unique mammalian component of the animal the differences however considerably outweigh the similarities between these provings and for this reason one can conclude that factors in addition to the species of animal from which the remedy is sourced further influence the resultant proving symptoms. Conclusion It can be concluded that Panthera leo 30CH produced clearly observable symptoms in healthy provers who participated in this proving, furthermore there was clear congruency between certain aspects of this proving and that of Herrick and Sankaran however such similarities were limited.

Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology, Department of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015. / INTRODUCTION Homoeopathy is based on the law of similars meaning the medicine that produces symptoms in a healthy individual will cure the same symptoms in a sick individual (Sankaran, 1991:5). AIM Conducting a proving on Ubiquinone 30CH will lead to an establishment of its therapeutic potential through the application of the law of similars thus adding to the Materia Medica and advancing Homoeopathy (Vithoulkas, 2002). It was hypothesised that the 30CH potency of Ubiquinone would clearly produce observable signs and symptoms in healthy prover’s. It was further hypothesised that a comparison of Ubiquinone to those remedies yielding the highest numerical value and total number of rubrics on repertorisation of the proving symptoms would elucidate differences and similarities between Ubiquinone and other Homoeopathic remedies to clarify its therapeutic indications. It was hypothesised that in this manner a better understanding of Ubiquinone and its relationship to other Homoeopathic remedies would be gained. Methodology The proving of Ubiquinone 30CH was a randomised, double blind placebo controlled study, using the 30th centesimal potency and a total of 26 participants who met the inclusion criteria. Each prover was provided with a journal to record their symptoms daily. The data extracted from the journals were added to the case histories and physical examinations to compile a proving profile. The identity of the substance was revealed and the information was correlated after completion of the proving. The symptoms found were translated into Materia Medica and repertory language. Once the proving was concluded, a comparison to the remedies yielding the highest numerical value and total number of rubrics on repertorisation - which is the technique of using a repertory to identify the Homoeopathic medicines whose Materia Medica corresponds most closely to the clinical picture of the patient and from amongst which a simillimum may be chosen (Swayne, 2000:183) - was compared to the proving symptoms. Results The remedy’s main influence was on the mental and physical state. The most prominent symptoms seen in the mental sphere were extreme irritability and exhaustion. There was a sense of emotional fragility with a desire to be alone. On the physical side, headaches were common and weakening pains of the extremities were experienced. It can be concluded that the 30CH potency of Ubiquinone, if used precisely according to Homoeopathic principles, can be applied to a clinical setting, as the extensive range of symptoms produced during the proving suggests an equally wide array of application of the remedy Ubiquinone. Conclusion One of the downfalls of Homoeopathy is the limited number of provings being done, (Vithoulkas, 2002). Vithoulkas (2002:143) maintains that in order for Homoeopathy to advance, it is necessary to perform provings on new substances to expand the Homoeopathic armamentarium. Increasing the number of remedies in the Materia Medica facilitates greater accuracy and individualisation when treating patients (Wright, 1999). According to Herrick (1998) numerous cases cannot be solved because many of the most important remedies have not yet been developed. The purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge of drug substances due to the limited amount of information in our current Materia Medicas, by investigating the therapeutic potential of Ubiquinone 30CH. The investigation supported the hypothesis that Ubiquinone would produce clearly observable signs and symptoms in healthy volunteers. It is essential that the proving symptoms be verified and expanded through clinical use and with further proving of Ubiquinone in various potencies so that it becomes a well utilised remedy in the future.

Thesis (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This case-based research of Mrs K, a 39 year old, white woman who has been facing weight problems since the age of six sheds light on the effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy intervention as an aid to weight loss and the enhancement of body image and satisfaction. Literature is provided to contextualise the research question and both a quantitative and phenomenological approach to conducting the research is employed in this case study. The results are also discussed from both these perspectives. The subject’s body image improved over the eight session period and she was better able to understand and challenge her food cravings. At the start of the program she experienced thirty two cravings a week and by session eight they had reduced to 10. It was also found that the frequency of her five main self defeating cognitions (monitored and reported weekly on a cumulative basis) decreased from one hundred and twenty-one to eighty-two. While her actual weight-loss was not significant, the intervention assisted in her overall sense of well being facilitating self acceptance. The phenomenological section of this paper partially follows a model conceptualised by Fishman (2005), one of the leading founders of the journal Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy (PCSP). He advocates that as part of the study a clinical assessment and formulation be included so as to elucidate the subject’s context. It was found that Mrs K had experiences in life relating to themes of unworthiness and inadequacy. These experiences could have thus impacted on her eating behaviours resulting in negative and self defeating diet patterns to develop. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In die enkelgevalstudie met Mev. K., ̛n 39 jarige blanke vrou wat sedert sesjarige ouderdom ̛n gewigsprobleem het, word die effektiwiteit van ̛n kognitiewe gedragshipnoterapeutiese intervensie, met betrekking tot gewigsverlies, liggaamlike selfbeeld en satisfaksie ondersoek. Kwantitatiewe sowel as ̛n kwalitatief fenomenologiese metode is gebruik om die navorsingsdata te ontleed. Tydens die agt sessies van die program het die persoon se liggaamlike selfbeeld verbeter en was daar ̛n verbeterende ingesteldheid teenoor voedsel – eetlus en kon sy dit beter verstaan en beheer. Aan die begin van die intervensie het sy 32 eetbegeertes ervaar wat afgeneem het na 10 aan die einde van die program. Die frekwensie van haar vyf hoof negatiewe gedagte-patrone (weekliks gerapporteer op ̛n kumulatiewe basis) het van 121 na 82 verminder. Terwyl haar fisiese gewigsverlies nie statisties noemenswaardig was nie, het haar oorkoepelende gevoel van algemene gesondheid haar selfaanvaarding gefasiliteer. Die fenomenologies-kwalitatiewe navorsingsgedeelte is gebaseer op die model van Fishman (2005), een van die stigterslede van die Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy (PCSP) Journal. Hy voer aan dat ‘n kliniese ondersoek en formulering in die intervensie ingesluit word om sodoende die persoon se konteks beter te skets. Die volgende temas, naamlik minderwaardigheid en ontoereikendheid, is fenomenologies geïdentifiseer. Laasgenoemde belewinge (temas) het ̛n negatiewe invloed op haar dieetpatroon gehad.

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