Reflexology pressing on certain parts of the foot to produce an effect elsewhere in the body." The Australian Government's Department of Health define reflexology as "a system of applying pressure, usually to the feet, which practitioners believe stimulates energy and releases 'blockages' in specific areas that cause pain or illness." In 2015 the Australian Government's Department of Health published the results of a review of alternative therapies that sought to determine if any were suitable for being covered by health insurance; reflexology was one of 17 therapies evaluated for which no clear evidence of effectiveness was found. Accordingly In 2017 the
Interpersonal reconstructive therapy according to Structural Analysis of Social Behavior (SASB), a technique developed by Dr. Benjamin. In SASB, behavior is described according to focus (focus on other, focus on self, or focus on self as if by other), affiliation (the hate-love axis), and interdependence (the emancipate-control axis). Once the case formulation has been made, therapy can proceed. The first step in therapy is the formation of the therapy alliance. The relationship between therapist and patient optimally will guide the patient toward forming healthier patterns of attachment. The therapist strives to collaborate with the part of the patient open to new patterns and