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Dr. Natalie Lecy, PhD
2023 Fellow | Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of South Dakota
Project Title: “Exploring interventions for college students with anxiety and/or depression: A randomized control trial”
This study examined external qigong for depression and anxiety in college students using a randomized controlled trial comparing qigong, mindfulness meditation, and psychoeducation. Participants received weekly online sessions for three weeks, with outcomes in this study assessed at baseline, post treatment, and follow up. Results focused on changes in depression, anxiety, college persistence, and experiences of connection, energy, and non-dual awareness as potential therapeutic mechanisms. Publication underway.
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Project Abstract
Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers
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Objectives
Reiki is a biofield therapy from Japan currently used in many US hospitals. Evidence supports Reiki's effectiveness for addressing cancer and treatment-related symptoms such as pain and anxiety. However, no study to date has assessed changes in nausea following Reiki received during infusion treatments or assessed patients from multiple healthcare locations.
To evaluate a Reiki program for outpatients with cancer and other chronic illnesses receiving infusion treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) at two University Hospitals infusion centers.
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To evaluate a Reiki program for outpatients with cancer and other chronic illnesses receiving infusion treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) at two University Hospitals infusion centers.
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To evaluate a Reiki program for outpatients with cancer and other chronic illnesses receiving infusion treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) at two University Hospitals infusion centers.
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To evaluate a Reiki program for outpatients with cancer and other chronic illnesses receiving infusion treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) at two University Hospitals infusion centers.
Biography
Natalie Lecy, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of South Dakota, who oversees curriculum development for Advanced Mental Health courses focused on utilizing a healing-informed approach. Her research focuses on integrative interventions for the whole self and increasing inclusivity in higher education for first-generation and marginalized students through trauma-informed and student-centered approaches.
Natalie has over a decade of experience practicing in clinical and community settings. Through her career she has secured funding for innovative community interventions utilizing collective impact models to leverage local resources. Natalie operates a private practice utilizing mindfulness-based therapy while working primarily with LGBTQI+ populations. She enjoys enhancing her clinical practice through mindfulness-based research and vice versa.
Natalie is also an energy medicine practitioner and teacher specializing in Reiki and shamanic healing practices. She lives in the woods on the east coast of Canada with her husband, visionary artist Louis Dyer, and their daughter Ivy.
Natalie Lecy, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of South Dakota, who oversees curriculum development for Advanced Mental Health courses focused on utilizing a healing-informed approach. Her research focuses on integrative interventions for the whole self and increasing inclusivity in higher education for first-generation and marginalized students through trauma-informed and student-centered approaches. Natalie has over a decade of experience practicing in clinical and community settings. Through her career she has secured funding for innovative community interventions utilizing collective impact models to leverage local resources. Natalie operates a private practice utilizing mindfulness-based therapy while working primarily with LGBTQI+ populations. She enjoys enhancing her clinical practice through mindfulness-based research and vice versa.