Caring Science, Mindful Practice: Implementing Watson's Human Caring Theory

Name: Caring Science, Mindful Practice: Implementing Watson's Human Caring Theory
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ISBN: 9780826171535

ISBN-10: 0826171532

ISBN-13: 9780826171535

Edition: 2013

Authors: Kathleen Sitzman, Jean Watson

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This is the first text to help students and practicing nurses translate and integrate the philosophy and abstracts of Caring theory into everyday practice. It was developed for use as the primary text for an online caring theory course that will be offered through the Watson Caring Science Institute in October 2013.Through case examples and guiding activities, the book helps students and practitioners to more fully comprehend the meaning and use of each Caritas Process. It draws upon the contemplative and mindfulness teaching of Thich Nhat Hahn, a renowned Buddhist monk, poet, author, teacher, and peace activist. Each of the ten Caritas Processes are clearly presented by the author and…

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List price: $40.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Springer Pub Co
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Contributors


Author's Note


Preface


Note From Contributing Nurse Artist



Introduction to the Caritas and Enhancing Use Through Mindfulness



Use of Mindfulness to Cultivate Understanding of Watson's Theory of Caring



Overview of Watson's Theory (10 Caritas)



Thich Nhat Hanh's Five Mindfulness Trainings



Entering the Stream: Understanding and Living Out Jean Watson's Work



The 10 Caritas



The First Caritas Process: Embrace Altruistic Values and Practice Loving Kindness With Self and Others



The Second Caritas Process: Instill Faith and Hope, and Honor Others



The Third Caritas Process: Be Sensitive to Self and Others by Nurturing Individual Beliefs and Practices



The Fourth Caritas Process: Develop Helping-Trusting-Caring Relationships



The Fifth Caritas Process: Promote and Accept Positive and Negative Feelings as You Authentically Listen to Another's Story



The Sixth Caritas Process: Use Creative Scientific Problem-Solving Methods for Caring Decision Making



The Seventh Caritas Process: Share Teaching and Learning That Addresses Individual Needs and Comprehension Styles



The Eighth Caritas Process: Create a Healing Environment for the Physical and Spiritual Self That Respects Human Dignity



The Ninth Caritas Process: Assist with Basic Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Human Needs



The Tenth Caritas Process: Open to Mystery and Allow Miracles to Enter



Conclusions and Suggestions for Deepening Study


Index