Harnessing the Power of the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection to Improve

4.5 (262) · $ 17.99 · In stock

By: Shelly-Anne Johnson, LCSW Until the 17th century, most of the world, including the western world, had awareness of the important connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Virtually every system of medicine in the world treated the mind and body as a whole. However, that started to change when the west began viewing the mind and body as two distinct entities, and largely disregarding the spirit as a relevant part of overall wellbeing. In the West, we view the body as a machine, complete with replaceable, independent parts that can be treated and sustained outside of the mind. While this has been beneficial with respect to the advances in the areas of surgery and trauma care, it has downplayed the human’s innate ability to heal. This school of thought minimizes the tremendous influence the emotional and spiritual beliefs of an individual has on their ability to thrive. The 20th century has seen a gradual shift in research with renewed interest in the mind-body connection. New research has also confirmed the medical and mental benefits of mind-body practices/therapies. These modalities use the body to affect the mind. Examples of mind-body therapies include active meditation, mindfulness training, yoga, qigong, and some […]