Art interventions have a very secure place in the
practice of alternative medicine. Art,
music and
poetry interventions provide “holistic care” to all patients but especially well received by those who
have limited options. “To be present in mystery in ways that may heal us but not cure us.”(Dr.Rafeal
Campo) 2014 Data from the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine has shown that there
has been a rapid increase in demand by physicians—particularly specialists—for certification in
integrative holistic medicine. “Being a good doctor is about more than scientific knowledge. It also
requires an understanding of people,” says American Association of Medical Colleges president and
CEO Darrell Kirch. Integrative medicine is a practice that reaffirms the importance of the
relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence
and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to
achieve optimal health and healing.
poetry interventions provide “holistic care” to all patients but especially well received by those who
have limited options. “To be present in mystery in ways that may heal us but not cure us.”(Dr.Rafeal
Campo) 2014 Data from the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine has shown that there
has been a rapid increase in demand by physicians—particularly specialists—for certification in
integrative holistic medicine. “Being a good doctor is about more than scientific knowledge. It also
requires an understanding of people,” says American Association of Medical Colleges president and
CEO Darrell Kirch. Integrative medicine is a practice that reaffirms the importance of the
relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence
and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to
achieve optimal health and healing.
In supporting health and well-being,
art, dance, poetry, drama, dance and expressive art provide an
intensive, hands-on experience with a variety of expressive arts activities as part of an integrative
approach to healthcare. Models for integrative healthcare and application of the arts are presented
with an emphasis on both mind-body principles and health psychology. Arts based approaches have
been researched and are evidenced based-to support stress reduction and when stress is relieved then
healing or comfort can begin.
intensive, hands-on experience with a variety of expressive arts activities as part of an integrative
approach to healthcare. Models for integrative healthcare and application of the arts are presented
with an emphasis on both mind-body principles and health psychology. Arts based approaches have
been researched and are evidenced based-to support stress reduction and when stress is relieved then
healing or comfort can begin.
“I've learned that people will
forget what you said ... will forget what you did, but people will never
forget how you made them feel." Dr. Maya Angelou
forget how you made them feel." Dr. Maya Angelou
http://arts.gov/audio/alternative-medicine-art-talk-dr-rafael-
campo#file_audio_default_group_audio_transcript
campo#file_audio_default_group_audio_transcript
The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine, http://aihm.org/publications-home/
Serlin, I., Sonke-Henderson, J., Brandman, R.,
Graham-Pole, J., (2007) Whole Person Healthcare.
Westport: Praeger Perspectives
Westport: Praeger Perspectives
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