dc.contributor.author
Stöckigt, B. M. H.
dc.contributor.author
Besch, F.
dc.contributor.author
Jeserich, F.
dc.contributor.author
Holmberg, C.
dc.contributor.author
Witt, C. M.
dc.contributor.author
Teut, M.
dc.date.accessioned
2018-06-08T02:59:42Z
dc.date.available
2015-07-17T10:38:39.243Z
dc.identifier.uri
https://refubium.fu-berlin.de/handle/fub188/14283
dc.identifier.uri
http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-18478
dc.description.abstract
Background. The aim of this study was to investigate the nature of the
relationships between healers and their clients in Germany. Methods. An
interdisciplinary research team performed semistructured interviews with
healers and clients and participatory observation of healing sessions. All
interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using content
analysis. Results. Fifteen healers and sixteen clients were included. The
healer-client relationship was described as a profound and unique experience,
which brought forth interpersonal and spiritual connections. The healers were
seen as role models for healing to occur and support for being connected
spiritually. The clients had to be open-minded and responsible. The importance
of the healers’ empathy was emphasized. Discussion. The relationship between
healer and client can be seen as a triangular connection between client,
healer, and a transcendent source which is not the case in typical patient-
doctor relationships. The spiritual connection is also said to enhance the
empathetic understanding of the healer. The personality and a partner-like
attitude of the healer supported the client in giving a more positive meaning
to his life, in reconnecting to his spirituality, and in taking
responsibility. Future studies should address the role of spirituality in
health care and the development of enduring healer-client relationships.
en
dc.rights.uri
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
dc.subject.ddc
600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften::610 Medizin und Gesundheit
dc.title
Healing Relationships
dc.type
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
dcterms.bibliographicCitation
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. - 2015 (2015), Artikel
Nr. 145154
dc.title.subtitle
A Qualitative Study of Healers and Their Clients in Germany
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.doi
10.1155/2015/145154
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.url
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/145154
refubium.affiliation
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
de
refubium.mycore.fudocsId
FUDOCS_document_000000022852
refubium.note.author
Der Artikel wurde in einer Open-Access-Zeitschrift publiziert.
refubium.resourceType.isindependentpub
no
refubium.mycore.derivateId
FUDOCS_derivate_000000005228
dcterms.accessRights.openaire
open access