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Spirituality, Health, and Wholeness An Introductory Guide for Health Care Professionals

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ISBN-10: 0789014971

ISBN-13: 9780789014979

Edition: 2004

Authors: Siroj Sorajjakool, Henry Lamberton

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List price: $69.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 8/18/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 196
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.660
Language: English

About the Editors
Contributors
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Resurgence of Interest in Spirituality and Health
Theory
Toward a Theology of Wholeness: A Tentative Model of Whole Person Care
Objectives
Introduction
Ministryhealing in the Life of Jesus
Ministryhealing in Our Lives
Guided Questions
Mind, Body, Spirit: Exploring the Mind, Body, and Spirit Connection Through Research on Mirthful Laughter
Objectives
Introduction
Background of the Studies
Humor and the Neuroendocrine and Immune Systems
Research Findings
Anticipation of Positive Humor/Mirthful Laughter Experiences: A Metaphor for the Spirit of Hope
Conclusion
Guided Questions
Spirituality and Coping with Trauma
Objectives
Introduction
Definitions
The Spirituality and Coping Connection
Beyond Stereotypes
The Two Faces of Spiritual Coping: Negative and Positive
Assessing Spiritual Integration
Clinical Implications
Conclusion
Guided Questions
Faith, Illness, and Meaning
Objectives
Introduction
Meaning and Illness
Faith
Faith and Illness
Faith, Transformation, and Cancer Patients
Spiritual Care
Conclusion
Guided Questions
Praxis
Spiritual Care: Basic Principles
Objectives
Introduction
Twelve Suggestions for a Spiritual Visit
Summary
Guided Questions
Spiritual Care of the Dying and Bereaved
Objectives
Introduction
Difficult News
The Bereavement Process
Religious, Spiritual, and Cultural Issues
Follow-Up Care
The Medical Professional
Guided Questions
Health, Wholeness, and Diversity: Intercultural Engagement in Health Care
Objectives
Introduction
Diversity in America
Racial Discrimination and the American Health Care System
Case Studies
A Diverse Vision of Wholeness in Health Care
Working with Difficult Patients: Spiritual Care Approaches
Objectives
Introduction
Contexts
Spirituality and Difficult Patients
Conclusion
Guided Questions
Index