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Vision of Healing Contributors Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Holistic Philosophy, Theories, and Ethics p. 1 Vision of Healing--Exploring Life's Meaning p. 3 Holistic Nursing Practice p. 5 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 5 Definitions p. 5 Holism p. 7 Holistic Nursing p. 8 p. xvii p. xix p. xxiii p. xxv p. xxix Eras of Medicine p. 12 Relationship-Centered Care p. 24 Conclusion p. 27 Directions for Future Research p. 28 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 28 American Holistic Nurses' Association (AHNA) Standards of Holistic Nursing Practice (Revised 2003) p. 31 Guidelines p. 32 AHNA Holistic Nursing Description p. 32 Holistic Philosophy, Theories, and Ethics p. 32 Holistic Education and Research p. 33 Holistic Nurse Self-Care p. 34 Holistic Communication, Therapeutic Environment, and Cultural Diversity p. 35 Holistic Caring Process p. 36 Vision of Healing--Transpersonal Self p. 39 Transpersonal Human Caring and Healing p. 41 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 41 Definitions p. 41 Theory and Research p. 42 Healing: The Goal of Holistic Nursing p. 43 The Healer p. 47 A True Healing Health Care System p. 48 The Wounded Healer p. 50 Conclusion p. 51 Directions for Future Research p. 51 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 51 Vision of Healing--Reawakening the Spirit in Daily Life p. 55 The Art of Holistic Nursing and the Human Health Experience p. 57 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 57 Definitions p. 57

The Art of Holistic Nursing p. 58 Aspects of the Human Health Experience p. 63 Conclusion p. 73 Directions for Future Research p. 74 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 74 Vision of Healing--Active Listening p. 77 Nursing Theory in Holistic Nursing Practice p. 79 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 79 Definitions p. 79 Theory and Research p. 79 Selected Nursing Theories p. 82 A Word About Definitions of Person p. 86 Theory into Practice p. 86 Conclusion p. 88 Directions for Future Research p. 89 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 89 Vision of Healing--Ethics in Our Changing World p. 91 Holistic Ethics p. 93 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 93 Definitions p. 93 The Nature of Ethical Problems p. 94 Morals and Principles p. 94 Traditional Ethical Theories p. 95 The Development of Holistic Ethics p. 96 Development of Principled Behavior p. 100 Analysis of Ethical Dilemmas p. 101 Advance Medical Directives p. 102 Ethics Education and Research p. 102 Cultural Diversity Considerations p. 103 Conclusion p. 104 Directions for Future Research p. 104 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 104 Holistic Education and Research p. 107 Vision of Healing--Web of Life p. 109 The Psychophysiology of Bodymind Healing p. 111 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 111 Definitions p. 111 New Scientific Understanding of Living Systems p. 112 Emotions and the Neural Tripwire p. 118 Ultradian Rhythms p. 120 Mind Modulation p. 121

Conclusion p. 129 Directions for Future Research p. 130 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 130 Vision of Healing--Evolving Process of Life's Dance p. 135 Spirituality and Health p. 137 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 137 Definitions p. 137 Theory and Research p. 138 Spirituality and the Healing Process p. 144 Spirituality in Holistic Nursing p. 148 Holistic Caring Process Considerations p. 159 Arts and Spirituality p. 166 Conclusion p. 167 Directions for Future Research p. 168 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 168 Vision of Healing--Toward Wholeness p. 173 Energetic Healing p. 175 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 175 Definitions p. 175 An Overview of Energetic Healing p. 177 Meridians p. 178 Chakras p. 181 The Aura p. 190 Other Forms of Energy: Smells, Aromas, Sounds, Colors, and Touch p. 193 The Healer p. 194 The One Being Healed p. 196 Two Potentially Interesting Concepts for Energetic Healing p. 199 Research and Research Implications p. 201 Conclusion p. 203 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 205 Vision of Healing--Questioning the Rules of Science p. 209 Holistic Nursing Research p. 211 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 211 Definitions p. 211 Wellness Model p. 212 Evidence-Based Practice p. 212 Need to Conduct Holistic Research p. 214 Holistic Research Methods p. 215 Enhancing Holistic Research p. 218 Conclusion p. 224 Directions for Future Research p. 225

Nurse Healer Reflections p. 225 Holistic Nurse Self-Care p. 229 Vision of Healing--Toward the Inward Journey p. 231 The Nurse as an Instrument of Healing p. 233 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 233 Definitions p. 233 Theory and Research p. 234 The Nature of Healing Relationships p. 239 The Nurse as a Healing Environment p. 244 Healing Interventions p. 246 Other Considerations for Integration of Concepts p. 249 Conclusion p. 251 Directions for Future Research p. 251 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 252 Holistic Communication, Therapeutic Environment, and Cultural Diversity p. 255 Vision of Healing--Human Care p. 257 Therapeutic Communication: The Art of Helping p. 259 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 259 Definitions p. 259 Theory and Research p. 259 Therapeutic Communication p. 260 Therapeutic Communication Helping Model p. 261 Conclusion p. 271 Directions for Future Research p. 271 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 271 Vision of Healing--Building a Healthy Environment p. 273 Environment p. 275 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 275 Definitions p. 275 Theory and Research p. 276 Holistic Caring Process p. 295 Directions for Future Research p. 301 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 301 Vision of Healing--Sharing Our Healing Stories p. 305 Cultural Diversity and Care p. 307 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 307 Definitions p. 307 Theory and Research p. 308 Nursing Applications for Developing Cultural Competency p. 325 Holistic Caring Process p. 327 Directions for Future Research p. 333

Nurse Healer Reflections p. 334 Resource List p. 334 Holistic Caring Process p. 337 Vision of Healing--Working with Others p. 339 The Holistic Caring Process p. 341 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 341 Definitions p. 342 Theory and Research p. 342 Holistic Caring Process p. 347 Conclusion p. 370 Directions for Future Research p. 370 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 372 Vision of Healing--Actualization of Human Potentials p. 377 Self-Assessments: Facilitating Healing in Self and Others p. 379 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 379 Definitions p. 379 Circle of Human Potential p. 379 Self-Assessments p. 380 Development of Human Potentials p. 387 Affirmations p. 391 Conclusion p. 391 Directions for Future Research p. 392 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 392 Vision of Healing--Changing Outcomes p. 395 Cognitive Therapy p. 397 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 397 Definitions p. 397 Theory and Research p. 398 Cognitive Therapy p. 402 Holistic Caring Process p. 418 Directions for Future Research p. 423 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 423 Vision of Healing--Healthy Disclosure p. 427 Self-Reflection: Consulting the Truth Within p. 429 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 429 Definitions p. 429 Theory and Research p. 429 Holistic Caring Process p. 435 Directions for Future Research p. 444 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 445 Vision of Healing--Nourishing the Bodymind p. 449

Nutrition p. 451 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 451 Definitions p. 451 Theory and Research p. 452 Eating to Promote Health p. 461 Healthy Choices in Nutrition p. 467 Holistic Caring Process p. 468 Directions for Future Research p. 472 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 472 Vision of Healing--Moving Through Strength p. 477 Exercise and Movement p. 479 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 479 Definitions p. 479 Theory and Research p. 480 Holistic Caring Process p. 485 Directions for Future Research p. 491 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 491 Vision of Healing--Releasing the Energy of the Playful Child p. 495 Humor, Laughter, and Play: Maintaining Balance in a Serious World p. 497 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 497 Definitions p. 497 Theory and Research p. 497 Holistic Caring Process p. 510 Directions for Future Research p. 516 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 516 Vision of Healing--Creating Receptive Quiet p. 521 Relaxation: The First Step to Restore, Renew, and Self-Heal p. 523 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 523 Definitions p. 523 Theory and Research p. 524 Meditation p. 528 Modern Relaxation Methods p. 536 Holistic Caring Process p. 553 Directions for Future Research p. 560 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 560 Vision of Healing--Modeling a Wellness Lifestyle p. 565 Imagery: Awakening the Inner Healer p. 567 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 567 Definitions p. 567 Theory and Research p. 568 Clinical Techniques in Imagery p. 575

Holistic Caring Process p. 581 Directions for Future Research p. 610 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 610 Vision of Healing--Composing the Harmony p. 615 Music Therapy: Hearing the Melody of the Soul p. 617 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 617 Definitions p. 617 Theory and Research p. 617 Holistic Caring Process p. 627 Directions for Future Research p. 636 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 636 Vision of Healing--Using Our Healing Hands p. 641 Touch: Connecting with the Healing Power p. 643 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 643 Definitions p. 643 Theory and Research p. 644 Touch Interventions and Techniques p. 651 Holistic Caring Process p. 656 Directions for Future Research p. 664 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 665 Vision of Healing--Accepting Ourselves and Others p. 667 Relationships p. 669 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 669 Definitions p. 670 Theory and Research p. 670 Holistic Caring Process p. 677 Conclusion p. 687 Directions for Future Research p. 687 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 688 Vision of Healing--Releasing Attachment p. 691 Dying in Peace p. 693 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 693 Definitions p. 693 Theory and Research p. 693 Holistic Caring Process p. 697 Directions for Future Research p. 716 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 717 Vision of Healing--Nourishing Wisdom p. 719 Weight Management Counseling p. 721 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 721 Definitions p. 721

Theory and Research p. 722 Holistic Caring Process p. 738 Directions for Future Research p. 752 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 752 Vision of Healing--Acknowledging Fear p. 757 Smoking Cessation: Freedom from Risk p. 759 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 759 Definitions p. 759 Theory and Research p. 759 Holistic Caring Process p. 766 Directions for Future Research p. 776 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 777 Vision of Healing--Changing One's World View p. 781 Addiction and Recovery Counseling p. 783 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 783 Definitions p. 783 Theory and Research p. 784 Vulnerability Model of Recovery from Addiction p. 788 Holistic Caring Process p. 799 Directions for Future Research p. 807 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 808 Vision of Healing--Recovering and Maintaining the Self p. 811 Incest and Child Sexual Abuse Counseling p. 813 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 813 Definitions p. 813 Theory and Research p. 814 Holistic Caring Process p. 817 Directions for Future Research p. 825 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 825 Vision of Healing--Healing Through the Senses p. 827 Aromatherapy p. 829 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 829 Definitions p. 829 History p. 830 Theory and Research p. 830 Conclusion p. 840 Holistic Caring Process p. 841 Directions for Future Research p. 848 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 848 Vision of Healing--Nursing Voices of St. Charles Medical Center p. 853 Relationship-Centered Care and Healing Initiative in a Community Hospital p. 857

Nurse Healer Objectives p. 857 Definitions p. 857 Theory and Research p. 857 About St. Charles p. 858 Life Skills p. 864 Life-Death Transition p. 866 Arts in the Hospital p. 871 Healing Our Community p. 874 Principle-Based Care Model p. 876 Conclusion p. 877 Directions for Future Research p. 880 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 880 Vision of Healing--Transformation of the Acute Health Care Environment p. 883 Exploring Integrative Medicine and the Healing Environment: The Story of a Large Urban Acute Care Hospital p. 885 Nurse Healer Objectives p. 885 Definitions p. 885 Introduction p. 885 Total Healing Environment Model: Large Urban Acute Care Hospital p. 886 Conclusion p. 896 Directions for Future Research p. 896 Nurse Healer Reflections p. 896 Index p. 899 Table of Contents provided by Blackwell's Book Services and R.R. Bowker. Used with permission.