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Holistic Medicine: An Introduction

The document serves as an introduction to holistic medicine, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental, social, and physical factors in treating individuals. It explores fundamental concepts such as attention, intention, and integrity, and discusses various modalities used in holistic practices. The importance of effective communication and the role of the community in healing are also highlighted.

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Holistic Medicine: An Introduction January 12, 2011 Montgomery Norton www.MontgomeryNorton.com
Holistic Medicine: Definition Holistic |hō ˈ listik| characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole. Holistic Medicine characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease. Source: New Oxford American Dictionary. Retrieved January 11, 2011 from:
Consciousness Michael Bernard Beckwith ; Quotes ; Jim Carrey The Context : Personal Social Community Regional Civilizational Planetary Cosmological Amanda Sage
Meditation Breath Vipassana Daily action Awareness Communion Intention Fundamental to Holistic Medicine
Breath What does this mean? How do we breath? Why is this important? Breath in Holistic Medicine
Boundaries Why are they important? Why are they such an issue? What are boundaries? In the context of holistic medicine? Is this a taboo subject? How do you have boundaries? As a therapist? As a client?
Attention Definition: the mental faculty of considering or taking notice of someone or something; the action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something. How do we cultivate Attention? The Power of attention - the most valuable faculty that we have; our primary spiritual force. “ Super Attention”
Intention Definition: plan that (something) function in a particular way; plan that speech should have (a particular meaning). Design or destine (someone or something) for a particular purpose or end. “ The Power of Intention” - Dr. Wayne Dyer Jim Carrey Setting Intention
Awareness The first step to change Definition: having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. C oncerned and well-informed about a particular situation or development : “unless everyone becomes more environmentally aware, catastrophe is inevitable.” External (events, conditions); Internal (feelings, sensations, ‘whole body’) Source: The New Oxford American Dictionary
Intuition Definition: the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. The Art of Listening Guides & Guidance Lunch in High School
Modalities Acupressure Massage Therapy (Swedish, Sports, Esalen) Spiritual Massage Reiki / Energy Medicine Shamanic Healing Astrology Shiatsu Watsu / Jahara Yoga Tai Chi
Modalities cont’d. Chiropractic Cranio-Sacral Therapy Feldenkrais Gestalt Therapy Hellerwork Myofascial Release Rolfing Trauma Release Kinesiology/Applied/Specialized Kinesiology Glossary
Mentorship / Apprenticeship Artistry Passion - Cooking What is the Mentor/Apprentice relationship? How do we cultivate such relationships? How do you find a mentor? Certifications Practice Gurus
Integrity Definition: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. The state of being whole and undivided. The condition of being unified. Internal consistency or lack of corruption. “ the final stage of individual psychosocial development is integrity.” - Erik Erikson body + mind + soul + relationships + community - Integral Health What does this mean? Why is this important?
Rights of Passage Initiations Indigenous Culture Adolescence Injuries The Swim Winter Solstice Context
Communication The power of communication What is the intention? The Esalen fire experience Psychic Communication Transcendent communication Emotional Processing As a healing modality - Psychology
Purpose Service Sharing our Gifts Care Feeling Compassion Empathy Love
The Beginning Deep Breath Surrender Intuition The process The journey Trust Joy