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Auricular Chromotherapy: a Novel Technique in the Treatment of Psychological Trauma Ohr-Chromotherapie: Eine Neue Technik in Der Therapie Psychologischer Traumata Originalia | original articles DOI: 10.1010/0011223344 9 Dt. Ztschr. f. Akupunktur 54, 4/2012 D. Asis1, A. Yoshizumi2, F. Luz3 Auricular Chromotherapy: a novel technique in the treatment of psychological trauma Ohr-Chromotherapie: Eine neue Technik in der Therapie psychologischer Traumata Abstract Zusammenfassung Auricular Chromotherapy has been showing promising results Ohr-Chromotherapie zeigt in der Behandlung psychologischer in the treatment of psychological trauma. With its relatively Traumata vielversprechende Ergebnisse. Mit ihrem relativ einfa- easy and quick technical application and the good results pro- chen und schnell erlernbaren Verfahren sowie ihren guten Er- duced, this procedure may be an indispensable tool for physi- gebnissen könnte sie zu einem unverzichtbaren ärztlichen Inst- cians. However, its mechanism of action is not yet completely rument werden. Allerdings ist der Wirkmechanismus noch nicht understood. The technique was created by Dr. Daniel Asis and komplett entschlüsselt. Diese Technik wurde von Dr. Daniel Asis Dr. Frederico Zarragoicoechea (Argentina), with contribution und Dr. Frederico Zarragoicoechea (Argentinien), mit Unterstüt- of Dr. Jorge Boucinhas (Brazil) and Dr. Rafäel Nogier (France) zung von Dr. Jorge Boucinhas (Brasilien) und Dr. Rafäel Nogier and includes the arousal and vanishing of traumatic images (Frankreich), entwickelt. Sie fußt auf der Erregung und darauf and emotions similar to the ‘Eye Movement Desensitization folgenden Auslöschung von traumatischen Bildern und Emotio- and Reprocessing’ (EMDR) procedure [1]. This work mentions: nen, ähnlich dem „Eye Movement Desensitization and Reproces- (i) the steps followed before the fi rst application in 30 patients sing“ (EMDR). Dieser Artikel enthält (i) die Entwicklungsschritte in Santa Fé (Argentina) where the technique was created [2]; dieser Technik vor ihrer ersten Anwendung bei 30 Patienten in (ii) the results of 50 cases (41 women, 9 men, aged 20 to 60) Santa Fé (Argentinien) [2], (ii) das Ergebnis der Therapie von seen in São Paulo (Brazil) with a 92 % success rate; (iii) some 50 Patienten (41 Frauen, 9 Männer, Alter von 20 bis 60 Jahren) possible lines of research for the future. in São Paulo (Brasilien) mit einer 92 %igen Erfolgsrate; (iii) eini- ge Überlegungen zu weiterer Forschung. Keywords Schlüsselwörter Auriculotherapy, Auricular Chromotherapy, EMDR, PTSD Ohr-Akupunktur, Ohr-Chromotherapie, EMDR, PTSD Introduction In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) [3], individuals de- using alternating sounds [8]. Recent studies have reported that velop a group of symptoms in the aftermath of a severe emo- 84 % to 100 % of single trauma victims no longer retain their tionally traumatic event, especially re-experience (e.g. fl ash- posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis after the equivalent of backs, which can occur spontaneously or in response to three 90-minute sessions [9]. reminders of the traumatic event), avoidance (e.g. avoiding The formulation of Auricular Chromotherapy in the treatment situations that remind the individual of the traumatic event) of psychological trauma technique is a combination of at least and hyperarousal (e.g. exaggerated startle response). It has three diff erent areas of knowledge: Psychological trauma, Au- been hypothesized that PTSD is characterized by exaggerated riculotherapy and Chromotherapy. amygdale responsivity, abnormal activation and reduced hip- The steps of this procedure began after learning EMDR in 1997 pocampus volume, hyporesponsivity of the rostral anterior cin- followed by several years practice in Auriculotherapy. Apply- gulated cortex and initial evidence suggests that the dorsal ing these theories, it was seen that palpation of both lobes (the anterior cingulated cortex may be hyperactive [4]. One impor- areas related to the Central Nervous System – CNS) in people tant fact is that adverse events are extremely well remembered. with emotional trauma is painful, being more painful in the left Memory enhancement is evidently benefi cial for survival, but ear when the incident was more than 6–8 months ago. After it may become maladaptive and culminate in mental disease the session, when the trauma was processed, the intensity of such a PTSD [5]. Researchers have found that although the pain in these areas decreased. memory recovered is not necessarily true in details, it is the Chromotherapy is the treatment of several diff erent pathologies trigger of the subsequent symptoms [6]. using the interaction of specifi c electromagnetic wavelengths In Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with biological systems. Light in the form of laser has been used therapy [7], patients are instructed to follow the therapist´s fi n- in wide ranging medical applications. Furthermore, important ger with their eyes, moving them left and right while activating properties of diff erent radiant frequencies on the skin have been a disturbing memory, thus evoking emotions, body sensations observed [10, 11]. Similarly, the manipulation of light using yel- and thoughts associated with it. This bilateral stimulation also low fi lters has shown promising results in permanently improv- may be done by tapping on the patient´s knees and hands, or ing magnocellular function of children´s eyes. [12]. Fabiola Luz, PhD. [email protected] Psychiatrist, Acupuncturist (CMAESP) São Paulo, Brazil. Phone: +55 11 30640241 1 Anaesthetist, Pain Management. [email protected]. Santa Fe, Argentina. 54 342 4592894 Dt Ztschr f Akup. 54, 4/2012 9 DZA 2 General doctor, Acupuncturist (CMAESP) [email protected] São Paulo, Brazil. 55 11 982076000 3 Psychiatrist, Acupuncturist (CMAESP) [email protected] São Paulo, Brazil. Phone: 55 11 30640241 Originalia | original articles Deutsche Zeitschrift für DZA Akupunktur At fi rst, the eff ect of laser and yellow pen applied to hippocam- pus, amygdala [13], and ‘psychological scars’ areas (fi g.1) [14] was studied in relation to the treatment of emotional trauma and EMDR. We asked the patient to invoke and retain the im- age of the trauma, while the most sensitive points detected by palpation (see below) were marked with a yellow fi ber pen. The response was that the image disappeared completely after one minute and at the same time the unpleasant emotions con- nected to the image also decreased. The fi rst sample population was gathered in Santa Fé (Argen- tina) by Dr. Asis, where survivors of a great fl ood appeared Fig. 1: Psychic areas in lobe: 1. Amygdala, with varying symptoms (e.g. chronic pain, anguish and sad- 2. Hippocampus, ness) many years after the disaster. Of more than 30 patients 3. psychological treated, all experienced that after one minute of therapy, the traumatic image disappeared completely while simultaneously The second samples were collected in São Paulo (Brazil). the unpleasant emotions and emotional pain decreased signifi - Dr. Yoshizumi replicated the experiment in 50 patients: cantly. Furthermore, a follow up survey a year later showed 41 women, 9 men, aged 20 to 60. that 80 % of patients treated were unable to reproduce the im- age of trauma and the associated emotional pain. Materials and methods Afterwards, with Dr. Frederico Zarragoicoechea, the following All 50 patients were seen and fi lmed, using a PC camera, in Dr. protocol was created: Yoshizumi’s offi ce. The patients were seated in a chair in front 1. Touch both lobes alternatively, fi rst the edges and then the of the camera. One pressure probe was used to probe for sensi- antitragus zone, appling gentle pressure using the thumbs tive ear points, which were then marked with a yellow fi ber and index fi ngers. pen. The sessions lasted about 30 minutes. 2. Continue the palpation and ask the patient which ear is more sensitive to pain. Generally if the trauma is older than Table 1 Distribution of trauma reasons according to 6 months, the left ear is more painful (the opposite is true gender. for left-handed people). Cause of trauma Men Woman 3. Stop palpation and ask patient to close their eyes and try to Assault 2 3 remember the most terrible image of the trauma for at least one minute. Physical abuse – father 1 1 4. After that, the patient is asked to tell which emotion accom- Son’s death 2 panies the image (e.g. anxiety, sadness) and describe the Mother’s death 1 2 intensity of this emotional perturbation on a scale of 0 to 10, which is called the SUDS Scale (Subjective Units Stress). Husband’s death 3 5. The patient then tells which negative words or thoughts Brother’s death 1 accompany the image, for example “I will never overcome Father’s death 5 his/her death” (Negative Cognition). 6. The patient is asked which body sensation is linked to the Grandmother’s death 1 emotion (e.g. oppression in the chest). Brother in prison 1 7. The hippocampus, amygdale, scars areas of the most sensitive lobe (decteted earlier) are then probed using a pressure probe Car accident 1 1 for locating ear points set at 400 grams (e.g. Feeler pression Abortion 6 – Sedatelec) or electronic diff erential detector to detect which Parents fi ghting 3 areas are sensitive. To date an area or combination of areas more frequently reported as sensitive has not be found. Physical abuse – mother 1 8. Next, these point(s) are colored with a yellow pen Daughter’s convulsion 1 (2–3 points) and the patient is asked to maintain the trau- Divorce 2 matic image in their mind. Facial expressions, respiration and gestures are observed. Husband’s cheating 5 9. After 2 minutes the patient is asked to describe the image. Sexual abuse 1 1 Generally, the image will disappear. Father’s disease 1 10. Measure once again emotional perturbation using the SUDS scale, which should give a very low score (0–2). Poverty during childhood 1 11. The patient is then asked which word(s) or phrase(s) ac- Husband whipping her 1 company the newly obscured image (“I can overcome his/ Friend’s psychotic outbreak 1 her death”, for example).
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