application of satvavajaya (psychotherapy) techniques in madatyaya (alcoholism)

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APPLICATION OF SATVAVAJAYA (PSYCHOTHERAPY) TECHNIQUES IN MADATYAYA (ALCOHOLISM)

PRESENTOR:Dr. Prabhakar Manu (2nd yr. PG Scholar)

GUIDED BY:Prof. Dr. Suhas Kumar Shetty Department of Manasa Roga,

SDM College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan

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• Madatyaya is a disorder due to excess intake of alcohol .• Madakari Dravya is that by the intake of which produces disturbance of the

intellect faculty.Samanya Samprapti of Madatyaya

INTRODUCTION TO MADATYAYA

Excessive intake of Madya

Anna Rasa Utkleda

Turns to Kshara

Vitiates Hridaya

Madatyaya


INTRODUCTION TO SATVAVAJAYA (PSYCHOTHERAPY)

• Definition Ahitebhyo arthebhyo manonigrahaha(Ch. Su. 11/54)

• GoalPracticing methods to potentiate satva with intentions of modifying the maladaptive characteristics caused by rajas and tamas

• ScopeSatvavajaya is highly useful in emotional disorders, psycho-somatic disorders and patients of terminal illness.


OBJECTIVES

The objective of this concept is by means of satvavajaya therapy how a person can restrain him/her from his/her alcohol habits in a very efficient way.


METHODOLOGY Ahitebhyo arthebhyo manonigrahaha(Ch. Su. 11:54)

(Controlling mind from unwholesome objects)

Objects of Mind Chintyam, VicharyamArtha Oohyam, Dhyeyam, Sankalpam(Objects)

Objects of Senses Vision, hearing, touch, smell, taste

Heena yoga (non indulgence)

AhithaMithya yoga (improper indulgence)

(unwholesome)

Ati yoga (Excessive indulgence)

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METHODOLOGY

• Jnana• Vijnana• Dhairya SATVAVAJAYA• Smruti (PSYCHOTHERAPY)• Samadhi


JNANA THERAPYDefinitionJnanam atma jnanam (Chakra on Cha. Su. 1/58)Getting to know self

GoalTo provide support to the patient to develop an insight about himself soCould control over his/her consumption.

Techniques1. To bring up and discuss issues regarding attitudes, feelings, beliefs and 2. experiences related to self3. Support to reveal and understand the source of his problem4. Self evaluation and monitoring

AchievementsThrough this therapy the patient will be able to control over his conception, behaviour, self esteem and good self realisation which abstain him from taking alcohol(Cha. Sha. 5/7).


VIJNANA THERAPYDefinitionVijnanam shastra jnanam (Chakra.on Cha.Su.1/58)(Vijnana is the textual knowledge)

GoalProviding guidance to understand the nature of illness and improve his coping capabilities.

TechniquesIdentification of irrational beliefs about the diseaseProviding a theoretical knowledge of his problem to the level of his understandingEducating about the probable emergencies, complications and risk factors

AchievementsAvoidance of mis-conception with a better understanding of the diseaseBetter coping skills thus he/she can understand that how treatment is important for him/her.


DHAIRYA THERAPY

DefinitionDhairyam anunnati chetasaha (Chakara. Cha. Su. 1/58)Maintenance of Mental Balance even when one is under stress

Goal Development of impulse control.

TechniquesCounseling based on support concerning to problem solvingFamily supportIdentification and modification of the environment which maintain the symptomsIdentification of the negatively based ideas and boost up patients confidence

ReassuranceBetter coping abilitiesA change from negativity to positivity


SMRITHI THERAPYDefinitionSmrithi anubhut artha smaranam (Chakra on Cha. Su. 1/58)Smrithi is recalling the object of past experience

GoalTo understand the exact nature of the object

TechniquesProbing the past to develop an insight about the present problemTo make the patient understand the unrealistic nature of his problem

AchievementsThe hidden conflicts which are the primary source of an emotional illness are exposed.


SAMADHI THERAPYDefinitionVishayebyo nivruthya atmani manaso niyamanam (Chakra. Cha. Su. 1/58)Withdrawing the mind from wordily objects and meditating on the spiritual dimension of personality.

Goal To achieve higher level of awareness

TechniquesMeditation and other oriental techniquesReading books on spiritual and philosophical aspects of lifeAvoiding temptations Following code of conductEducation about the meaning and purpose of life

AchievementHigher level of awarenessMental tranquility


• Control over the Prana vayu through satvavajaya chikitsa.• Cared of psychological problem pertaining to alcohol intake.• To prevent from alcoholic liver diseases and other complications.• Through the concept of jyana , vigyana , dhairya, smrithi and samadhi a

person can withdraw all kind of mental illnesss as well as can control craving for alcohol. Practicing these therapies in multiple sessions by counselor will help the patient to get rid of their alcohol habits.

CONCLUSIONS

application of satvavajaya (psychotherapy) techniques in madatyaya (alcoholism)

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