Nursing from the Inside-Out: Living and Nursing from the Highest Point of Your Consciousness » (1E)

Nursing From The Inside-Out: Living And Nursing From The Highest Point Of Your Consciousness Provides Holistic Self-Care Modalities That Allow The Nursing Professional To Achieve Self-Awareness Through Individual Practice And Application. Self-Care Consciousness Helps Nurses Create The Balance In Their Lives That Support Mental, Spiritual, And Physical Growth. Through Use Of These Tools, The Nurse Is Able To Maintain Inner Balance In The Busy And Changing World Of Healthcare, While Simultaneously Establishing Meaningful Connections With Patients.

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Reviewer:Vicki Ann Moss, DNSc, MS, BSN, RN(University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)
Description:This author describes various self-care practices as well as the history behind them, including practices and exercises that readers can implement.
Purpose:It is intended as a guide to help the carers care for themselves and others using holistic modalities.
Audience:The audience includes all nurses and nursing students, healthcare professionals, and anyone who cares for others in any capacity.
Features:The first of the 12 chapters explains the importance of self-care for nurses. Other chapters cover holistic therapies such as Jin Shin Jyutsu, Reiki, Kundalini yoga, and dream interpretation. Chapters begin with an introduction to the therapy and its history and include exercises so readers can practice and learn the techniques. Resources and other readings on the topic end each chapter and a glossary of terms is at the end of the book.
Assessment:This is a comprehensive book on self-care practices. It is very informative, but it also provides practical exercises that readers can implement for themselves and others to help balance mental, physical, and spiritual growth. It is an excellent resource.

Acknowledgments ix

Foreword xi

Preface xiii

Chapter 1 The Importance of Self-Care for Nurses 1

The Importance of Self-Care for Nurses 1

History of Self-Care 1

Evolution of Health Care 3

Assessing Your Need for Self-Care 12

Beginning Your Journey 19

References 23

Suggested Reading List 23

Chapter 2 Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu Physio-Philosophy 25

Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu Physio-Philosophy 25

Experiencing Jin Shin Jyutsu as a Client 54

References 57

Suggested Reading List 58

Chapter 3 Reiki: Life-Force Energy for Self-Care 59

Introduction to Usui Reiki 59

Reiki Self-Care Practices 65

Contact Information 92

References 93

Suggested Reading List 93

Chapter 4 Introduction to Healing Touch 95

Introduction to Healing Touch 95

Contact Information 110

References 111

Suggested Reading List 111

Chapter 5 Introduction to Hypnosis 113

Introduction to Hypnosis 113

Hypnosis Self-Care Practices 118

Experiencing Hypnotherapy as a Client 135

Further Studies in Hypnosis 137

References 137

Suggested Reading List 137

Chapter 6 Introduction to the Chakra System 139

Introduction to the Chakra System 140

Chakra Self-Care Practices 155

Experiencing Chakra Balancing as a Client 162

Further Studies in the Chakra System 163

References 163

Suggested Reading List 163

Chapter 7 Introduction to Kundalini Yoga 165

My Personal Story 165

History of Kundalini Yoga 166

Concept of Kundalini Yoga 167

Practicing Kundalini Yoga at Home 179

Further Studies in Kundalini Yoga 180

Associations for Kundalini Yoga Practitioners 182

References 183

Suggested Reading List 183

Chapter 8 Introduction to Herbal Self-Care 185

My Personal Story 185

History of Herbalism 186

Three Traditions of Healing 188

Herbal Consultation for Self-Care 194

References 195

Suggested Reading List 195

Chapter 9 Aromatherapy for Self-Care 197

My Personal Story 197

History of Aromatherapy 198

What Is Aromatherapy? 199

Concept of Aromatherapy 199

Uses of Essential Oils in Self-Care 202

References 207

Suggested Reading List 207

Chapter 10 Dream Interpretation for Self-Care 209

My Personal Story 209

History of Dreaming 211

Concept of Dreaming 214

Dream Interpretation for Self-Care 217

Consulting with a Dreamologist for Self-Care 223

Further Studies in Dream Interpretation 223

References 224

Suggested Reading List 224

Chapter 11 Holistic Coaching for Self-Care 225

My Personal Experience 225

History of Coaching 226

Holistic Life Coaching 230

Selecting a Coach 235

Becoming a Coach 241

References 241

Suggested Reading List 241

Chapter 12 Four Practices for Self-Care 243

Introduction to Four Spiritual Practices for Self-Care 243

Prayer 244

Meditation 249

Affirmation 260

Gratitude 266

References 271

Suggested Reading List 271

Conclusion: Practicing What You Preach—Living the Message of Self-Care 273

Glossary of Terms 279

Index 285