The Science of Mirror Therapy
- Brain anatomy & function
- Mechanisms of neuroplasticity
- Investigate mirror therapy research, its effects on the brain & functional results
- Potential outcomes for practitioners, clients & your profession as a whole
Mirror Therapy Protocol
- Screen for appropriateness
- Discuss baseline assessments
- Introduction to mirror therapy kit
- Step-by-step set up
- Safety protocols and precautions to ensure optimal patient care
- Best practices for positioning mirrors, seating and therapist-client interaction
Experiential Lab I: Design Goal-Oriented Treatment Sessions
- Intervention protocol (clinician & client empowerment)
- Strategies to increase patient engagement and promote follow through
- Identify & practice activities that appear realistic in front of the mirror
- Guided mirror therapy exercises with real-time feedback from facilitators
- Writing effective goals
Power Hour: Brainstorm to Increase Compassion & Tackle Challenges
- Group discussion on the participants’ experiences as “patients”
- Identify & reflect on the challenges, emotions, and insights gained during the exercises
- Understand the importance of going beyond empathy and bringing compassion to practice for effective therapy
- Recognize & overcome potential barriers in mirror therapy implementation
- Strategies to address practitioner and/or patient resistance or discomfort & support carryover
Experiential Lab II: Clinical Reasoning
- Tailor to different conditions (e.g., stroke, amputation, CRPS)
- Identify patient-specific goals and outcomes for each condition
- Case studies featuring diverse patient profiles
- Hands-on practice using case study scenarios to adapt mirror therapy activities that meet individual needs
- Discuss case study results to design personalized mirror therapy plans
- Billing and reimbursement