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Health
Christine Foster, MA, LLPC, NCC
Meditation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH3
_64mLCU8&feature=watch_response
Introduction to Holistic
Principles
Paradigm:
Worldview:
Interconnectedness
Balance and Harmony
Multiple Influences
Responsibility
Interconnectedness
All living things are made up of
interdependent parts that operate on many
different levels simultaneously.
Interconnectedness Cont.
Living on continuum
Multiple Influences
Because everything is interconnected, our
mind/body/spirit respond on multiple levels and
can be influenced in many ways.
Example: A stressed mind influences body and
hearta sick body influences mind and spirit
Looking for quick fixes (like aspirin for a
headache, alcohol for depression), doesnt work in
the long run.
Responsibility
External systems
CAM Defined
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Personal Choice
Characteristics of CAM
The body has an ability to heal itself
Our goal is to ignite this innate ability
Aim of treatment: restore balance enhancing selfhealing capabilities
The whole person is treated
Mind, body, spirit, relationships
Diagnosis and treatment are individualized
Acupuncturist
Massage therapist
Art therapist
Yoga instructor
http://nccam.nih.gov/research
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