Mind/body/spirit Vs. Mind/body April 28, 2015 381

Mind/Body/Spirit VS. Mind/BodyApril 28, 2015381 wordsNameUniversity Mind/Body/Spirit VS. Mind/Body models of health healingThe Mind/Body/Spirit model of health healing is based on the relationship between an individual’s thoughts, physical health and belief structure. The thoughts of an individual are often influenced by personal spiritual beliefs as well as his or her perception of the community. These two have a direct effect on the physical health of many people even those who do not profess any spiritual faith. On the other hand, the Mind/Body model of health healingidentifies that the body has natural healing abilities that can only exist in a specific balance of an individual’s attitude, thoughts, beliefs and feelings. The balance between them connects the individual’s mind and body. Therefore, personal health can be affected by the mind, which motivates the need to understand their relationship. Healing EnvironmentsOne example of a healing environment that employ’s the Mind/Body/Spirit model is meditation. Meditation does not require too much contact between the patient and a therapist since it is a self-directed practice. However, therapists have to be available for some programs such as