Rituals of Healing. Using Imagery for Health and Wellness

Author(s): Dossey, Barbara, Kolkmeier, Leslie

Abstract: Uses the mind-body connection to develop techniques for healing. With case studies and exercises for developing rituals. Written by a psychologist and two nurses. Contents: 1. The healing system - Rituals as a healing force - Ritual making for modern times 2. Connecting Body-Mind-Spirit - Imagery in healing rituals - Relaxation and breathing skills - Creating your own healing rituals 3. Anxiety, pain, and procedures - Anxiety and panic atacks - Discomfort and pain - Back Pain - Headaches - Wound healing - Bone healing - Dental care - Successful medical tests and surgery 4. Healthy breath - Asthma - Brochitis and emphysema 5. Healthy heart - Healthy heart overview - Hypertension - Hypercholesterolemia - Angina, Myorcardial infarction, and heart surgery - Arrhytmias and mitral valve prolapse 6. Healthyr abdomen and reproductive system - Irritable bowel syndrome - Urinary bladder disorders - Premenstrual syndrome - Impotence and infertility 7. Healthy immune system - The compromised immune system: when defenses are down - The hyperactive immune system: allergens and allergies - The Renegade immune system: autoimmune disorders 8. Peacefully dying - Deathing in peace - Assisting another in deathing - Death: a single moment in time - Healing grief App. 1: The immune sysetm: The body's steallar defense App.2: Imagery scripts for changing lifestyle patterns

Keyword(s): Mental healing. Therapeutics, suggestive. Imagery (Psychology) - Therapeutic use. Ritual - therapeutic use. Mind and body therapies

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