A Body-Mind-Spirit Model in Health

Chan, Cecilia L. W.; Ho, Petula Sik Ying; Chow, Esther Oi-wah

doi:10.1300/j010v34n03_02

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“…Eastern practices have incorporated this holistic perspective into their healing models for centuries (Chan, Ho, & Chow, 2001;Sinnott, 2001). In traditions such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Chinese medicine, health is seen as a harmonious balance between mind, body, emotion, and spirit that is lived out in interpersonal relationships.…”

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“…Research is beginning to bear this out, suggesting what Eastern healers have known for centuries-that mind, body, spirit, relationships, and emotions are interconnected and synergistic (Chan et al, 2001;Latorre, 2000;Sinnott, 2001;Sperry, 1992). The emerging field of psychoneuroimmunology is showing that a positive change in one area affects change in another (Sperry, 1992).…”

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The Only Way Out Is Through: The Peril of Spiritual Bypass

Cashwell

Bentley

Yarborough

2007

Counseling and Values

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Given the increased attention to spirituality in the counseling literature, with a primary emphasis on helping clients find their spiritual path, it is important for counselors to be aware of one potential pitfall of the spiritual path, namely spiritual bypass. Spiritual bypass occurs when clients seek to use their spiritual beliefs, practices, and experiences to avoid genuine contact with their psychological “unfinished business.” The purpose of this article is to define spiritual bypass, discuss the necessity of healing at the cognitive, emotional, and physical levels, as well as at the spiritual level for holistic wellness, and provide examples of clients in spiritual bypass.

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Section: Healing At Five Levelsmentioning

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The Only Way Out Is Through: The Peril of Spiritual Bypass

Cashwell

Bentley

Yarborough

2007

Counseling and Values

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“…The slowness of movements and regulation of breathing are synchronized to enable the flow of qi inside the body. Since Tai Chi demands total mental concentration and a high degree of awareness of the body, it facilitates mind/body connection and harmony (27)(28)(29).…”

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Body-mind-spirit intervention for IVF Women

Chan

et al. 2005

J Assist Reprod Genet

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Background : Literature supports the efficacy of psychosocial intervention for infertile women. An eastern bodymind-spirit group intervention has been developed to help infertile women in the Chinese population cope with the distress arising from IVF treatment. Methods : The eastern body-mind-spirit group intervention adopts a bio-psycho-social-spiritual health model, recognizing the strong association between mind, body, and spirit. Chinese philosophies and concepts of health will be integrated into the intervention, helping participants to regain balance and harmony both within themselves and between them and the environment. In this paper, a revisiting of assumptions, therapeutic goals, and the therapeutic process underlying this model are outlined. Program evaluation in terms of descriptive literary sketch done by the participants will be listed so as to illustrate the clinical process. Conclusions : It was shown and reflected that the eastern Body-Mind-Spirit approach could enhance the holistic health of IVF women. Further investigation on the program efficacy is then suggested. KEY WORDS:Body-mind-spirit; Chinese; counseling; infertility; IVF; psychosocial intervention. INTRODUCTIONChildbearing is commonly assumed to be a natural and inevitable part of being a woman (1,2). Although there is an increasing tendency among women in developed countries to delay both marriage and childbearing (3), motherhood is still closely connected with womanhood and believed to provide identity and status for women (4,5). In contemporary Chinese societies, womanhood is expressed through a diverse range of societal and familial roles. Women are expected to conform to the gender stereotyped role of 'xiang fu jiao zi' (supporting her husband and rearing sons). Rearing sons is especially important as there has been a longstanding societal preference for sons over daughters and sons will carry on a family's ancestral name when having offspring, while females do not. The Chinese word hao (good) is composed of a son and a daughter. In Chinese societies such as Hong Kong, four members in a household would be ideal for many couples. Therefore, infertility represents a barrier to gender and societal role fulfillment, and exerts a considerable impact on the women's lives.In vitro fertilization (IVF), which can help infertile couples to realize their hopes for a family, nevertheless consumes emotions, time, money, and energy-and may not result in the desired-for child. The success rates of IVF remain low, with a live birth rate per IVF cycle of around 22% (6). A number of studies have examined the psychosocial impact of IVF on both women and couples (7,8). Women undergoing IVF treatment usually experience adverse psychological symptoms, such as increased levels of anxiety (9), depression (10,11), and emotional stress (12,13). The diagnostic and treatment procedures involve physical discomfort and frequently disturb day-to-day routines and sexual functioning (14).Physical well-being and psychosocial well-being are interrelated. Body func...

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“…In cases of traumatic injury and end-of-life care where there is not much place for action or verbal communication, 'being there' and companionship are important elements of healing (Ng et al 2004). An holistic perspective of providing care to the physical body, the emotional self and addressing spiritual needs would be a more comprehensive framework for the analysis of meaning and care (Chan et al 2001).…”

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