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Introduction to Holistic Health
Introduction to Holistic Health
Christine Foster, MA, LLPC, NCC
What is Holistic HealthWhat is Holistic Health
What do you think Holistic Health consists of?
What do you think Holistic Health consists of?
MeditationMeditation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH3_64mLCU8&feature=watch_response
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH3_64mLCU8&feature=watch_response
Introduction to Holistic PrinciplesIntroduction to Holistic Principles
Paradigm: a set of principles and assumptions
used by a culture to make sense of the world
Worldview: YOUR personal values and beliefs provide a lens through which to
interact and interpret the world Individual choice and decision
process
Paradigm: a set of principles and assumptions
used by a culture to make sense of the world
Worldview: YOUR personal values and beliefs provide a lens through which to
interact and interpret the world Individual choice and decision
process
How do you see it ?How do you see it ?
The Dominant ParadigmThe Dominant Paradigm
Birth of medicine Western, Allopathic medicine Scientific Revolution (18th and 19th
Centuries) Réne Descartes & Isaac Newton Mind/Body Dichotomy (Dualism):
discrete, separate entities
Birth of medicine Western, Allopathic medicine Scientific Revolution (18th and 19th
Centuries) Réne Descartes & Isaac Newton Mind/Body Dichotomy (Dualism):
discrete, separate entities
Core Concepts of HolismCore Concepts of Holism
Interconnectedness Balance and Harmony Multiple Influences Responsibility
Interconnectedness Balance and Harmony Multiple Influences Responsibility
InterconnectednessInterconnectedness
All living things are made up of interdependent parts that operate on many different levels simultaneously.
All living things are made up of interdependent parts that operate on many different levels simultaneously.
Interconnectedness Cont.Interconnectedness Cont.
Balance and HarmonyBalance and Harmony
Maintenance; a state of balance (equilibrium or homeostasis) Living on continuum
Harmony is the ability to form and maintain sustainable relationships
Functioning is optimal when internal (mind/body/spirit) and external systems (family, friends and community) are balanced
Maintenance; a state of balance (equilibrium or homeostasis) Living on continuum
Harmony is the ability to form and maintain sustainable relationships
Functioning is optimal when internal (mind/body/spirit) and external systems (family, friends and community) are balanced
Multiple InfluencesMultiple 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 heart…a sick body influences mind and spirit
Looking for quick fixes (like aspirin for a headache, alcohol for depression), doesn’t work in the long run.
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 heart…a sick body influences mind and spirit
Looking for quick fixes (like aspirin for a headache, alcohol for depression), doesn’t work in the long run.
ResponsibilityResponsibility
Our ability to respond rather than react to circumstances and challenges in our lives.
A sense of accountability or ownership.
Agreement or congruence between attention - intention – action.
Taking action on an intention allows you to change old habits that no longer work for you!
Our ability to respond rather than react to circumstances and challenges in our lives.
A sense of accountability or ownership.
Agreement or congruence between attention - intention – action.
Taking action on an intention allows you to change old habits that no longer work for you!
Holism and HealthHolism and Health
Internal systems (mind/body/spirit) working together as an
integrated whole even on the cellular level
External systems (families/communities/society/local and global
environment)
Western / Eastern Balance Acute versus Wellness
Internal systems (mind/body/spirit) working together as an
integrated whole even on the cellular level
External systems (families/communities/society/local and global
environment)
Western / Eastern Balance Acute versus Wellness
CAM DefinedCAM Defined
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Either replace or complement allopathic medicine
Personal Choice Allopathic medicine alone Allopathic medicine + CAM (Integrative) CAM alone
Has anyone engaged in CAM?
Research Efficacy and Responsibility
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Either replace or complement allopathic medicine
Personal Choice Allopathic medicine alone Allopathic medicine + CAM (Integrative) CAM alone
Has anyone engaged in CAM?
Research Efficacy and Responsibility
Characteristics of CAMCharacteristics of CAM
• The body has an ability to heal itself• Our goal is to ignite this innate ability
• Aim of treatment: restore balance enhancing self-healing capabilities
• The “whole person” is treated• Mind, body, spirit, relationships
• Diagnosis and treatment are individualized
• Complex combinations of interventions
• The body has an ability to heal itself• Our goal is to ignite this innate ability
• Aim of treatment: restore balance enhancing self-healing capabilities
• The “whole person” is treated• Mind, body, spirit, relationships
• Diagnosis and treatment are individualized
• Complex combinations of interventions
Typical Domains of CAMTypical Domains of CAM
Mind/Body practices
Biologically-based practices
Energetically-based practices
Manipulative-based practices
Whole medical systems
Mind/Body practices
Biologically-based practices
Energetically-based practices
Manipulative-based practices
Whole medical systems
Careers in Holistic HealthCareers in Holistic Health
Many different careers… Acupuncturist Massage therapist Art therapist Yoga instructor
Specialized training necessary Number of hours of training and practice Specific license
Many different careers… Acupuncturist Massage therapist Art therapist Yoga instructor
Specialized training necessary Number of hours of training and practice Specific license
Research in Holistic HealthResearch in Holistic Health
Many aspects of Holistic Health practice are being researched today Mindfulness Supplements
http://nccam.nih.gov/research
Many aspects of Holistic Health practice are being researched today Mindfulness Supplements
http://nccam.nih.gov/research
Questions???Questions???