The field of psycho-integrative medicine has been undergoing rapid growth in the past 20 years. Integrative health models call us to expand our view of the person as an ecosystem-one in which the "biological, phenomenological, cultural and transpersonal come together in meaningful synergy" (Schlitz, 2005 pp.vli-vlii).
We will review the history of the integrative health movement, and various cultures and philosophies of health and healing, including indigenous approaches to wellness. We will consider current research into new healing paradigms-- paradigms that fully engage the power of consciousness in the creation of somatic, psychological, and spiritual health), and explore the implications of this vision for contemporary health and healing work. This understanding will then serve as the foundation for practical skill building through utilization of the case study approach.
- Teacher: Ji Hyang Padma