Spirit, science, and health : how the spiritual mind fuels physical wellness

Plante, Thomas G. (Added Author). Thoresen, Carl E. (Added Author).

Item details

ISBN: 9780275995065 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 0275995062 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 230 p. : ill ; 25 cm.
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2007.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword / Albert Bandura -- preface -- Acknowledgments -- pt. 1. Overview, assessment, and modeling -- 1. Spirituality, religion, and health : what's the deal? / Carl E. Thoresen -- 2. Prayer and health / Kevin S. Masters -- 3. A few good measures : assessing religion and spirituality in relation to health / Peter C. Hill, Katie J. Kopp, and Richard A. Bollinger -- 4. How does one learn to be spiritual? : the neglected role of spiritual modeling in health / Doug Oman and Carl E. Thoresen -- pt. 2. Meditation -- 5. Meditation : exploring the farther reaches / Shauna L. Shapiro and Roger Walsh -- 6. The eight-point program of passage meditation : health effects of a comprehensive program / Tim Flinders, Doug Oman, and Carol Lee Flinders -- 7. Mantram or holy name repetition : health benefits from a portable spiritual practice / Jill E. Bormann and Doug Oman -- pt. 3. Spirit and action -- 8. Compassion and health / Amy B. Wachholtz and Michelle Pearce -- 9. The calling protocol : promoting greater health, joy, and purpose in life / Diane E. Dreher and Thomas G. Plante --