1 Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders Book Review Sheila R. Peacock Student ID: L24943396 History of the Christian Church I CHHI 520 B04 Prof. John Landers September 20, 2012 2 Smither, Edward L. Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2008. Edward L. Smither, an associate Professor Church History and Intercultural Studies at Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary, presents the life and works of Augustine, a legacy, of the past and present-day. The book is informative, well-written, and well-documented account of Aurelius Augustinus (354-430). An historical account of the person, character, and works of Augustine, a mentor, are addressed in various
Introduction to Mental Health And Therapeutic Interventions DO130023S Introduction to Mental Health and Therapeutic Interventions Mental health nursing is, first and foremost, concerned with helping people find meaning in their lives and assisting them in the process of recovery. However we cannot do this effectively unless we are prepared to hear service users’ accounts of their difficulties and recognise the value of their own preferences for a meaningful life (Norman and Ryrie, 2009).The nation’s current mental health care model, like the broader field of health, is rooted in a population based public health model. The public health model is characterised by the concern for the health of a population in its entirety. It also helps in awareness to the link between health and the physical and psycho-social environment (Schafer, 2009). Public health focuses not only on traditional areas of diagnosis, treatment, and aetiology, but also disease prevention, and access to evaluation of services (Friedli, 2010).
Running head: FAITH DIVERSITY Faith Diversity and Health Care Eliza Miller HLT-310V Grand Canyon University February 19, 2012 Faith Diversity and Health Care Often, when one thinks of the United States, we think of the freedoms that also come with citizenship, such as religious freedom. However, society over the years has allowed Americans to put others sense of values lower than their own. Society is free to practice their religion as their conscience deems fit, as long as it does not interfere with others and their well-being. Currently, in the market of health delivery there has been a growth on the influence that religion has had on services and health care systems. Today, the federal government has a
Personal Worldview Inventory Rachel Novak Grand Canyon University: Spirituality in Healthcare HLT-310V-0503 August 16, 2015 Personal Worldview Inventory Spirituality can be defined in many ways. According to Webster spirituality is defined as, the quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters : the quality or state of being spiritual. Healthcare workers use their own personal spirituality to guide them in the care they provide to the people they care for. Individual spirituality is what makes people different and allows for all needs of patients are fully fulfilled. There are many philosophical ways that spirituality is viewed, these for instance are, pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism.
The majority of this research (70-75%) is focused upon the mental health aspect (Koenig, 2011). But good mental health can be directly linked to good physically health via psychological, social and behavioral factors. They can either be viewed as direct health benefits or as mediators on the pathway leading to positive physical health outcomes (Oxford University Press, 2012). Through spirituality, not necessarily religion, many of us find faith that is defined more as a noun than a verb. In this way faith is a dynamic system of images, values and commitments that guide our lives (Koenig, The Healing Power of Faith, 1999).
A related case will also be constructed, presenting a relation to the concept but will not contain the critical attributes. The paper will eventually construct a contrary case portraying what the concept is not. Significance of the concept Based on the work of Kang and Yang (2013) the concept of self-efficacy remains significant in developing effective policies for patient education and interventions. Part of a nurse’s daily routine, includes educating patients about medications and procedures, management of disease symptoms and disease
Transcendental Meditation There is a trend occurring shifting the medical model to a holistic healing that utilizes complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The medical model is excellent at treating acute life threatening diseases and injuries. Modern medicine is struggling to treat chronic medical and psychological problems with pharmacological medications, hospitalization, and lifestyle modifications. As a result, holistic healing is gaining popularity among the population in the United States. Holistic healing means taking a "wholistic" approach to balance any imbalances in a “whole” person, i.e.
It states that both counseling and clinical psychologists are trained to provide counseling and psychotherapy. In the context of mental health, counseling is generally used to conduct a relatively brief treatment that is focused mostly on behavior. It often targets a particular symptom or problematic situation. The role of the counselor is to offer suggestions and advise for dealing with it. Psychotherapy on the other hand, is generally a longer term which focuses more on gaining an insight into chronic physical and emotional problems.
In our education of the social work field, we have a plethora of information regarding the mind and the body but the spiritual aspect of a person isn't always quite as factual. Spirituality can be defined as a quest to find the meaning to life, peace of mind, and wholeness. Most people gain a sense of spirituality when they encounter life's hardships and traumas such as loss or illness and this serves as a coping mechanism. Spirituality is most often associated with being religious but they can be recognized as separate ideals. "Religion refers to the external expression of faith, that is the inner beliefs or values that relate to God or any higher being."
Religion and Spirituality: Synthesis Joetta Willis Northcentral University A strong area of interest for me is the incorporation of religion/spirituality into mental health treatment. As a licensed psychotherapist, it is my desire to provide the most efficacious treatment possible for my clients. As a practicing Christian, I am cognizant of the significance of religious spirituality in the lives of many Americans. “Despite the diversity of religious beliefs and traditions in the United States, one fact is difficult to overlook: individuals in this country are religious”, (Weisman de Mamani, Tuchman and Duarte, 2010, p. 348). There is a growing interest in this topic, and therefore, sufficient research has been conducted and literature is available.