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
Schema therapy "healthy side". "Experiential and emotion focused" strategies expand on standard Gestalt therapy psychodrama and imagery techniques. "Behavioral" pattern-breaking strategies expand on standard behavior therapy techniques, such as role playing an interaction and then assigning the interaction as homework. One of the most central techniques in schema therapy is the use of the therapeutic relationship, specifically through a process called "limited reparenting". Specific techniques often used in schema therapy include "flash cards" with important therapeutic messages, created in session and used by the patient between sessions, and the "schema diary"—a template or workbook that is filled out by the patient between