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Digital Seminar

The Intersection of Stress and Lymphatic Health: Self-Care Strategies to Improve Quality of Life


Speaker:
Kathleen Lisson, CMT, BCTMB, CLT
Duration:
1 Hour 04 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jun 23, 2025
Product Code:
POS065636
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Lymphedema therapy is more than just measuring MLD and wrapping. Every day we encounter tricky scenarios like these:

  • ”A patient comes to us with swelling right after surgery, what should we recommend in addition to usual care?”
  • ”A patient is clearly anxious during CDT, what should we recommend that will reduce stress and improve their lymphedema symptoms?”
  • ”A patient asks what else they can do to manage their lymphedema in a holistic way after CDT is complete, what do we recommend?”

If you are like so many other clinicians who are unsure what to do in these situations, this training is for you!

Join Kathleen, author of Stress Reduction for Lymphedema, and look at what researchers from around the world have found beneficial for lymphedema self-care. You’ll discuss these studies live, and practice techniques pulled form evidence-based protocols. You’ll discover how you can effectively …

  • Reduce the damaging effects of workplace stress on patients with lymphedema
  • Improve adherence to self-care programs – overcoming state anxiety
  • Harness the power of simple strategies like breathwork, mindfulness and muscle relaxation
  • Move beyond the basic traditional advice on skin care, diet and exercise

Credit

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Occupational Therapists - Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

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Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 1.0 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

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Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 1.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 1.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 1.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 1.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Massage Therapists - Florida Massage Therapists

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Speaker

Kathleen Lisson, CMT, BCTMB, CLT's Profile

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Kathleen Helen Lisson, CMT, BCTMB, CLT, uses her lymphedema therapy, yoga, mindfulness and health coaching skills to help people recover from surgery and optimize self-care in the midst of chronic illness. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in massage therapy, is board certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and is a lymphedema therapist. She is also an ACE certified health coach, Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher and a MMI certified meditation teacher. She has spoken at the American Venous and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), Fat Disorders Resource Society (FDRS), International Society of Lymphology (ISL), MLD UK, Lymphedema Association of Manitoba, National Lymphedema Network (NLN) and Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) conferences. She is a NCBTMB approved continuing education provider and the author of Stress Reduction for Lymphedema and Mindful Strategies for Adult Clients with Adverse Childhood Experiences.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kathleen Lisson is the owner of Solace Massage and Mindfulness. Her husband has an employment relationship with Boston Scientific, formerly Bolt Medical. She receives a speaking honorarium from LymphaPress, Juzo, Medi GMBH, and PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Kathleen Lisson serves on the LE&RN Global Oversight Committee and has personal friends with primary lymphedema.

 

 


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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Objectives

  1. Learn to work with published protocols on mind-body practices that may reduce the negative effects of stress and improve quality of life in people with lymphedema, with step-by-step instructions so you can model these practices for a caregiver or patient.

Outline

Why Recommend Stress Reduction for the Lymphatic System?
  • Mitigates complications from cancer treatment
  • Enhances quality of life, work ability, and productivity
When to Introduce Stress Reduction
  • Post-surgery, during/after CDT, and for ongoing self-care
Stress & Acute Lymphedema
  • Psychological stress contributes to swelling
  • Aromatherapy & massage as supportive therapies
Stress Reduction in Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
  • Anxiety reduction enhances treatment outcomes
  • Techniques: MLD, diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation
Building Efficacy with Ongoing Self-Care
  • Hypertension as a lymphedema risk factor
  • Breathwork (slow, alternate nostril, sheetali) to lower blood pressure
  • Why add stress reduction to the patient with lymphedema’s ongoing care burden?
  • Role of therapists in stress management education
  • Benefits of stress reduction for long-term self-care
Effective Stress Reduction Techniques
  • Yoga & state anxiety management
  • ’Becoming’ as a motivational force for occupational engagement
  • Breathwork & mindfulness
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Digital stress reduction tools
When & Where to Practice
  • Workplace stress management strategies

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Massage Therapists
  • Nurses

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