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Providing Compassionate Healthcare: Challenges in Policy and Practice
by Sue Shea Robin Wynyard Christos LionisDespite the scope and sophistication of contemporary health care, there is increasing international concern about the perceived lack of compassion in its delivery. Citing evidence that when the basic needs of patients are attended to with kindness and understanding, recovery often takes place at a faster level, patients cope more effectively with the self-management of chronic disorders and can more easily overcome anxiety associated with various disorders, this book looks at how good care can be put back into the process of caring. Beginning with an introduction to the historical values associated with the concept of compassion, the text goes on to provide a bio-psycho-social theoretical framework within which the concept might be further explained. The third part presents thought-provoking case studies and explores the implementation and impact of compassion in a range of healthcare settings. The fourth part investigates the role that organizations and their structures can play in promoting or hindering the provision of compassion. The book concludes by discussing how compassion may be taught and evaluated, and suggesting ways for increasing the attention paid to compassion in health care. Developing a multi-disciplinary theory of compassionate care, and underpinned by empirical examples of good practice, this volume is a valuable resource for all those interesting in understanding and supporting compassion in health care, including advanced students, academics and practitioners within medicine, nursing, psychology, allied health, sociology and philosophy.
Proving Damages to the Jury
by Jim WrenBig damage awards don't just happen. You need a plan for success. Any lawyer who has tried a damages case has experienced the quandary: What damage number do I give the jury? Is it enough? Is it too much? How do I ask for it? How do I support it? To give your clients justice, you need something more than a "hit or miss / hope and go" approach to damages. You need an intelligent damages strategy that encompasses every phase of the litigation and trial. Proving Damages to the Jury gives you that strategy. Relying on a solid foundation of current jury science research and more than 30 years of courtroom experience, author Jim Wren walks you through every step of your damages case, from the initial screening of a potential client to closing argument at trial. These abbreviated excerpts are just a sampling of what you will learn: Before Trial Discovery Develop a discovery plan to support your complete damages story. Take video depositions of your damage fact witnesses. Set up damage issues with requests for admission. Challenge the defense medical expert Visuals Use the seven stages of your damage story as the organizing principle for your visual strategy. Translate your damage story into visuals by working through these ten key questions: Enhance your credibility by making "verifiable proof" a focal point of your visual strategy. At Trial Voir Dire Raise the issue of frivolous lawsuits. Address jurors' reluctance to award damages for unintentional conduct. Plan the sequence of your questions. Opening Statement Focus on choices, rather than results, in presenting damages. Start with the question for the jury. Help jurors understand the significance of their role. Cross-Examination Understand what makes cross examination powerful. Use "you can understand" questions to validate the consequences of the plaintiff's injury. Encourage juror anger as a motivator for damages. Closing Argument Provide guidance for intangible damages. Help jurors make a significant difference.
Proyecto Gratitud: Veinte encuentros para iluminar tu vida
by Laura SzmuchHay ciertas sabidurías que se captan respirando, abriendo, soltando, conectando y volviendo a soltar. Son saberes que no entran en el formato aprendido. Para recibirlos hay que desarmar el molde y dejar que se forme uno nuevo. No hay nada que hacer, en realidad. Solo permitir, pedir guía, solicitar asistencia... y ella llega. A lo largo de veinte encuentros, Laura Szmuch nos invita a conectar con nuestra "parte sabia", esa que nos permite una mirada apreciativa sobre nuestra vida, a pesar los desafíos que se nos presentan. Proyecto Gratitud es una experiencia de descubrimiento, un viaje interior que nos lleva a gestar una apertura de conciencia. Con un estilo poético y una calidez que surge de cada línea, la autora nos acompaña a valorar lo que habitualmente pasamos por alto y a sentir gratitud por lo que fue, es y será. El libro es también una propuesta práctica. En los encuentros hay consignas simples, meditaciones guiadas, reflexiones, ejercicios y sugerencias para que el lector experimente la gratitud en su vida cotidiana. Cada uno hará su propio recorrido en el tiempo que le lleve. En palabras de la autora: "No hay apuro. No hay horario. Los relojes no existen. Los calendarios no tienen más vigencia. Para este tipo de conocimiento solo hay un mar donde sumergirse y esperar a que los mensajes lleguen".
Prozac Monologues: A Voice from the Edge
by Willa GoodfellowShe was going to stab her doctor, but she wrote a book instead.Years later, Willa Goodfellow revisits her account of the antidepressant-induced hypomania that hijacked her Costa Rican vacation and tells the rest of the story: her missed diagnosis of Bipolar 2, how she&’d been given the wrong medications, and finally, her process of recovery.Prozac Monologues is a book within a book—part memoir of misdiagnosis and part self-help guide about life on the bipolar spectrum. Through edgy and comedic essays, Goodfellow offers information about a mood disorder frequently mistaken for major depression as well as resources for recovery and further study. Plus, Costa Rica. · If your depression keeps coming back . . . · If your antidepressant side effects are dreadful . . . · If you are curious about the bipolar spectrum . . . · If you want ideas for recovery from mental illness . . . · If you care for somebody who might have more than depression . . . . . . This book is for you.
Prozac: Questions and Answers
by Ronald R. FieveFeatured on the cover of "Newsweek" and "New York Magazine. ". . debated on television and radio, written about in daily newspapers, "Prozac has raised hopes and sparked controversies across the country. But how much do you really know about "Prozac, the alleged "miracle drug" that doctors worldwide have employed to help alleviate crippling clinical depression in their patients?The bestselling author of "Moodswing," Dr. Ronald R. Fieve is one of the nation's foremost experts on "Prozac and its uses. In a clear, concise and easy-to-use format, he provides detailed and authoritative answers to the most commonly asked questions about "Prozac. . . giving essential information to help make "informed" decisions on this complex, often confusing, prescription, and offering interpretation of the effects of "Prozac on personality as well as the dangers of prescribing "Prozac to "misdiagnosed" patients.
Prude: Lessons I Learned When My Fiancé Filmed Porn
by Emily SouthwoodIn a culture obsessed with sex, the era of Dad's Playboy is long gone. Today, endless free porn is a click away and full-frontal photos appear on sites as accessible as Twitter, yet many couples struggle with the underlying issues of pornography.Emily Southwood considered herself to be sexually liberal-until her fiancé landed a job filming porn for a network reality TV show and her whole world changed overnight. Once confident in her relationship, she suddenly felt jealous, insecure, and obsessively comparative to the porn stars her fiancé was around everyday. She was forced to confront feelings she didn't even know she had: about the treatment of women in the porn industry, the hush-hush attitude toward women watching pornography, and the unrealistic expectations about sex that are often propagated by porn.Prude is a humorous memoir that explores why there is so little communication about porn in relationships. Southwood tells the story of her transformation from feeling sexually liberal-minded to realizing she had issues with porn and the industry her fiancé was a part of. She reveals her bizarre journey to conquer her discomfort around porn-and how she ends up finding herself (and ultimately fixing her relationship for good) along the way.
Prurito da cani - Una guida ai rimedi naturali per cani con problemi cutanei
by Laura Albini Julie MassoniIl tuo cane si gratta? Ne hai abbastanza di andare dal veterinario per ricevere cure che danno sollievo solo temporaneamente, dovendo poi tornare ogni volta per fargli fare iniezioni e prescrivere compresse? Ti preoccupano gli effetti collaterali che questi farmaci potrebbero avere sul tuo cane a lungo termine? Questo libro ti illustrerà come aiutare il tuo cane utilizzando terapie naturali, non soltanto per eliminare il prurito, nella maggior parte dei casi, ma anche per migliorare la sua salute generale. Impara a conoscere alternative sicure e naturali ai farmaci, trattamenti antipulci naturali e i benefici dell'utilizzo di erbe medicinali, rimedi omeopatici, essenze floreali e integratori alimentari, unitamente a una dieta salutare e scopri come tutto ciò possa aiutare il tuo cane a risolvere il "temuto" prurito. Troverai informazioni riguardo ai disturbi più comuni che causano prurito, dalle allergie alle infezioni da lieviti, e tutto quello che c'è in mezzo. Se al tuo cane è stata diagnosticata un'allergia o la rogna, impara quali accorgimenti puoi adottare per risolvere il problema utilizzando i metodi naturali illustrati in questo libro. Se, invece, al tuo cane non è stato diagnosticato un disturbo specifico, ma si gratta costantemente o passa ore a leccarsi le zampe, le informazioni contenute in questo libro ti aiuteranno a capire da cosa potrebbe essere causato il prurito. Impara ad aiutare il tuo cane in modo naturale e senza spendere una fortuna. Come naturopata per animali vedo molti cani con problemi cutanei e negli ultimi 20 anni sono riuscita ad aiutare molti di essi utilizzando i metodi naturali illustrati in questo libro. Spero quindi che possano essere di aiuto anche per il tuo cane.
Práctica mental: trayectorias de la atención.
by Alicia L. Alonso Apo HalmyrisUn enfoque práctico al entrenamiento en la concentración mental. El autor de "Meditación y creatividad" ofrece otro tributo de lecciones sobre las técnicas de concentración. Este libro va dirigido a las personas contemporáneas que buscan, pero a la vez mantiene los principios clásicos validados por la experiencia.
Prática Mental: Direcionar a Atenção
by Patrícia Pinto Apo HalmyrisUma abordagem prática para o exercício de concentração mental. O autor de "Meditação e Criatividade" está oferecendo um outro buquê de lições sobre técnicas de concentração. Este livro destina-se aos investigadores contemporâneos, mas mantendo os princípios clássicos validados pela experiência.
Prévention du Coronavirus: comment garder le système immunitaire fort
by Gary RandolphCe manuscrit décrit les principaux acts et mesures pour la protection contre les Coronavirus avec une manière simple et efficace
Pseudoscience And The Paranormal
by Terence HinesTelevision, the movies, and computer games fill the minds of their viewers with a daily staple of fantasy, from tales of UFO landings, haunted houses, and communication with the dead to claims of miraculous cures by gifted healers or breakthrough treatments by means of fringe medicine. The paranormal is so ubiquitous in one form of entertainment or another that many people easily lose sight of the distinction between the real and the imaginary, or they never learn to make the distinction in the first place. In this thorough review of pseudoscience and the paranormal in contemporary life, psychologist Terence Hines teaches readers how to carefully evaluate all such claims in terms of scientific evidence. Hines devotes separate chapters to psychics; life after death; parapsychology; astrology; UFOs; ancient astronauts, cosmic collisions, and the Bermuda Triangle; faith healing; and more. New to this second edition are extended sections on psychoanalysis and pseudopsychologies, especially recovered memory therapy, satanic ritual abuse, facilitated communication, and other questionable psychotherapies. There are also new chapters on alternative medicine, which is now marketed in our drug stores, and on environmental pseudoscience, with special emphasis on the evidence that certain technologies like cell phones or environmental agents like asbestos cause cancer. Finally, Hines discusses the psychological causes for belief in the paranormal despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This valuable, highly interesting, and completely accessible analysis critiques the whole range of current paranormal claims.
Psi and Psychiatry
by Montague UllmanThis essay, chapter 10 of Psychic Exploration, traces the close connection that has always existed between medical psychology and psychic research. The full volume of Psychic Exploration can be purchased as an ebook or paperback version from all major online retailers and at cosimobooks.com.
Psi-Conducive States of Awareness
by Charles HonortonUntil recently, little systematic research has been directed toward examining the role of subjective state of awareness factors in psychic functioning. In this essay, chapter 27 of Psychic Exploration, recent experimental studies are described involving the elicitation of ESP through dreams, hypnosis, and meditation-type procedures. The full volume of Psychic Exploration can be purchased as an ebook or paperback version from all major online retailers and at cosimobooks.com.
PsicOncologia: Aiuto psicologico per pazienti con Cancro
by Juan Moises de la Serna Z. DubQuesto e-book affronta il tema del cancro da un punto di vista psicologico, soffermandosi sull’importanza della PsicOncologia. A tal proposito offriamo le ultime ricerche associate a tale area, in modo che il paziente e i suoi familiari possano conoscere le ultime scoperte in relazione agli aspetti psicologici riguardo all’insorgenza, mantenimento e trattamento del cancro. Un e-book di consultazione che aiuta a inquadrare la malattia diventata una delle più diffuse in tutto il mondo.
Psicoestética: Más allá de la belleza personal en la época de la imagocracia
by Vicent DavóDescubre en este libro cómo sacar el máximo partido a tu imagen, descubrir tus inquietudes y proyectar tu aspiración en la vida. <P><P>Gracias a este libro, Más allá de la belleza personal en la época de la imagocracia, comprenderás los detalles que componen la imagen y lo que contribuye al éxito de muchas personas. Al aplicar el método de la ciencia psicoestética, conocerás las sensaciones que te dan un peinado cuando te favorece, te actualiza, te cae bien y dan relieve a tu personalidad. <P><P>La psicoestética demuestra que los artificios como el vestido, el peinado, el maquillaje, el perfume o las joyas, nos ayudan a encontrar el equilibrio entre el fondo y la forma, y a coordinar nuestra figura con el ambiente. Estas connotaciones que nos dan la imagen a la personalidad nos llevan al éxito y transcendencia en la vida. <P><P>Con este libro aumentarás el carisma, al entrenar la expresividad que te va revelando el espejo. Descubrirás la belleza de la mirada, la seducción del tono de la voz, la intencionalidad del gesto y la presentación de la figura. Esto te dará una imagen más atractiva y una personalidad actual y singularizada. «La Psicoestética nos descubre la belleza allí donde la naturaleza no la dotó.» Vicent Davó
Psicologia do Sono
by Juan Moises de la Serna Pietro Fernandes de FariaNesse ebook se aborda a importância do sonho, especialmente para a saúde mental, assim como se contemplam os problemas que acarreta a insônia, e o mais importante, se mostram as últimas técnicas para superá-la. Todos em algum momento da vida tiveram problemas que “levaram para a cama” os quais não os deixaram dormir. Nesse ebook se trata de oferecer de forma simples os resultados das últimas investigações sobre esse tema para que possa aprender a melhorar a qualidade de seu sono e com isso ter uma vida mais plena. Um ebook que busca definitivamente que possa dormir placidamente suas 8 horas de sono diárias.
Psicología de la Salud
by Connor Whiteley¿Cuán eficaces son los programas de promoción de la salud? ¿Existen explicaciones sociales para los problemas de salud? ¿Cuál es el modelo biopsicológico de salud y bienestar? Estas son sólo algunas de las preguntas interesantes e importantes que exploraremos en este libro mientras exploramos qué es la psicología de la salud y cómo nos afecta. Así que, únanse a mí mientras exploramos juntos el fascinante mundo de la psicología de la salud en este libro con un tono de conversación intrigante que claramente desglosa y evalúa críticamente conceptos y teorías para que todos puedan disfrutar de las maravillas de la psicología.... ¡y no tengan un dolor de cabeza al final!
Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats: A Guide to the History, Identification, and Use of Psychoactive Fungi
by Paul StametsA full-color guide to psilocybin mushrooms—how to forage, identify, grow, and use them—with detailed descriptions, 300 stunning photographs, tips for dosing safely, and more, from a world-renowned mycologist.The past decade has seen an explosion of interest in using psilocybin (aka psychoactive or &“magic&”) mushrooms for recreational and medicinal purposes.In this comprehensive, full-color reference, Paul Stamets offers descriptions and 300 photographs of more than 60 psilocybin varieties and their lookalikes common to North America, Europe, and Australasia. He outlines the history and cultural use of magic mushrooms in traditional rituals and ceremonies, their natural geographic distribution and habitats, and keys to growing your own mushroom patch. But perhaps most important, Stamets explains how to reliably distinguish between a non-poisonous, psychoactive mushroom and one of its highly toxic, even deadly, lookalikes.Packed with a lifetime of scientific and real-world research, Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats brings depth and understanding to an often-misunderstood topic. Revealing the potential of these powerful, mind-awakening fungi to help us live better, happier lives through micro- and macro-dosing, this handbook is an indispensable—and potentially lifesaving—addition to mushroom field guides from the biggest name in mycology.
Psilocybin Therapy: Understanding How to Use Nature's Psychedelics for Mental Health
by Dr. JJ PursellDiscover a new path to self-discovery and healing with this timely exploration of the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin mushrooms. In Psilocybin Therapy, Dr. JJ Pursell explores the next frontier in mental health: the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms and related psychedelics. Readers will learn about the chemical makeup of mushrooms and what makes them powerful, the history of the fungi, the thought leaders in the movement, and the impact of psilocybin on the brain. Additional chapters explore how to use psilocybin with a facilitator, how psychedelics can help users work through deep psychological issues, what microdosing means, and how to assess potential risks. Pursell weaves her personal experience with psilocybin as both a user and a facilitator throughout the text. The result is a relatable, accessible, and helpful guide for those seeking a new form of self-discovery and healing.
Psionic Medicine: The Study and Treatment of the Causative Factors in Illness
by J H ReynerPsionic Medicine heralds the dawn of a new era in medical practice, with health-maintaining and curative potentials that are a significant addition to the repertory of treatment developed in biochemical medicine.In Psionic Medicine the critical factor is not chemistry and surgical intervention - though such methods remain indicated in some cases - but subtle 'informational' inputs that affect the patient's biofield.The book in the hands of the reader provides a remarkably clear and concise overview of what psionic medicine is, how it works, and why it deserves the kind of attention that presently only molecular and genetics-based breakthroughs are accorded. It merits serious and urgent attention by the general lay public and the medical professionals alike.
Psoas Strength and Flexibility: Core Workouts to Increase Mobility, Reduce Injuries and End Back Pain
by Pamela EllgenFifty step-by-step exercises to help you prevent back and hip injuries by strengthening the muscle group connecting your upper and lower body.Connecting the lower spine to the hips and legs, a strong and flexible psoas muscle is vital for everyday movements like walking, bending and reaching, as well as athletic endeavors like jumping for a ball, holding a yoga pose and swinging a golf club. With targeted information and exercises, this book’s step-by-step program guarantees you’ll transform this vulnerable muscle, plus: Develop a powerful coreEnd back painIncrease range of motionImprove posturePrevent strains and injuries Packed with 100s of step-by-step photos and clear, concise instructions, Psoas Strength and Flexibility features workouts for toning the muscle as well as rehabbing from injury. And each program is based on simple matwork exercises that require minimal or no equipment.
Psoriasis Cookbook + Meal Plan: A Complete Guide to Relief With 75 Anti-Inflammatory Recipes
by Kellie BlakeSoothe skin and relieve inflammation with nourishing mealsDiscover how the power of food can help manage chronic psoriasis with this cookbook and meal plan. For those who have just been diagnosed or have been coping with psoriasis for some time, these healthy meal plans and easy-prep recipes make it simple to start relieving symptoms from the inside out.Smart food choices—Learn all about how food can affect psoriasis and which dietary changes can help address its root causes.Psoriasis diet plans—Get started with four weekly meal plans, designed to bring relief by removing common dietary triggers.Wholesome recipes—Explore recipes made with easy-to-find ingredients, plus information about the nutrients found in each dish and their healing qualities.Fight skin inflammation naturally through a nutritious diet with the Psoriasis Cookbook and Meal Plan.
Psych Meds Made Simple: How and Why They Do What They do
by Ashley L. PetersonPeople living with mental illness are often left out of the loop when it comes to understanding how exactly medications work. This book will explain pharmacology in a simplified way to help you understand the effects, both positive and negative, of psych meds, and why these effects occur. It's everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about medications! The book begins with the essentials of pharmacology and moves on to cover all the major classes of psychiatric medications. You'll learn why one medication in a particular class might be a better fit for you than another. Are you having weight gain from your medication? You'll find out why, and what other medications might be less likely to have the same side effect. I've pulled together what I've learned in my training as a nurse and (former) pharmacist and years of clinical experience, added in my personal perspective from having taken many of these medications, and distilled it down to the essential elements you need to know to take charge of your own health and illness.
Psychedelic Buddhism: A User's Guide to Traditions, Symbols, and Ceremonies
by Lama Mike CrowleyA guide to psychedelics and Buddhist practice• Presents guidance and techniques for Buddhists who wish to incorporate psychedelics into their practice as well as for psychonauts who are interested in the maps of inner space provided by Buddhism• Explores the use of psychedelics in Buddhist practice, sharing the kind of spiritual experiences that can be gained with each• Describes meditation techniques, with special attention being given to the generation of the Four Positive AttitudesIn this user&’s guide to psychedelic Buddhism, Lama Mike Crowley presents techniques for Buddhists who wish to incorporate psychedelics into their practice as well as for psychonauts who are interested in the maps of inner space provided by Buddhism. The author details how psychedelics have led to spontaneous awakening experiences, such as &“Indra&’s net&” and universal voidness, that were once thought to be available only to advanced meditators. He explores the use of psychedelics, such as LSD and psilocybin mushrooms, in a Buddhist context, sharing the kind of spiritual experiences and benefits that can be gained with each. The author also looks at the use of psychedelics encoded in Vedic and Buddhist scriptures, particularly in the Vajrayāna tradition, from the Middle Ages until the present day. Presenting an informed summary of Buddhism for psychonauts, the author explores the key beliefs of Buddhism, the life of the Buddha, and the practices followed in various yānas, or paths. He describes meditation techniques, with special attention being given to the generation of the Four Positive Attitudes: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, each being taken from their personal to their universal forms. He looks at Buddhist symbols, ceremonies, deities, and initiations, as well as psychic powers in Buddhist tradition, and how these ideas and practices can be used in the exploration of the inner realms of consciousness.Providing a complete guide to integrating psychedelics into Buddhist practice, this book reveals how the ancient Buddhist teachers discovered their universal maps of consciousness and how you can use their wisdom to guide your journey.
Psychedelic Cannabis: Therapeutic Methods and Unique Blends to Treat Trauma and Transform Consciousness
by Daniel McQueen• Explains how cannabis can be used to treat trauma and emotional pain, as a profound problem-solving tool, and as a potent catalyst for self-transformation and ongoing healing work • Shares methods to minimize the unwanted effects, such as intensified anxiety and paranoia, and direct the experience to produce deep physical relaxation and, when needed, elevated healing states • Details how to blend cannabis strains for specific kinds of psychedelic experiences and how to prepare for your sessions to ensure success Despite the recent resurgence of interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, Cannabis sativa as a psychedelic therapy has been completely overlooked. Yet, as psychedelic specialist Daniel McQueen reveals, when used skillfully and with intention, cannabis can be used to treat trauma and other mental health concerns just as psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA can. It can also be used as a problem-solving tool and as a potent catalyst for self-actualization and ongoing healing work. Presenting a step-by-step guide, McQueen explores how to transform cannabis into a reliable and safe psychedelic medicine. Drawing on his years of experience working with clients to release traumas and emotional pain and step into their full potential, he explains the importance of proper dose, set, setting, and intention and details how to prepare for your psychedelic cannabis sessions to ensure success. He shares methods to use cannabis in a specialized and mindful way to minimize unwanted effects, such as intensified anxiety and paranoia, and direct the experience to produce vivid psychedelic states, deep physical relaxation, and healing. Looking at the unique qualities of di erent cannabis strains, the author explores the art of making a psychedelic cannabis blend, the possibilities and hidden potentials of each strain, and how to blend strains for specific medicine experiences, ranging in similarity to MDMA, psilocybin, and even ayahuasca. Unveiling new depth to this ancient spiritual and medicinal ally, McQueen shows how consciously using cannabis as a psychedelic can help transform your trauma into resilience and shift your mindset from surviving to thriving.