Chronic Illness, Spirituality, and Healing: Diverse Disciplinary, Religious, and Cultural Perspectives

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Introduction....Pages 1-12
Front Matter....Pages 13-13
Spirituality, Chronic Illness, and Healing: Unique Challenges and Opportunities....Pages 15-45
Spiritual Direction as Psychospiritual Care for Women with Autoimmune Diseases....Pages 47-63
Beyond Coping: Spirituality and Filipina Transnationals with Experience of Breast Cancer....Pages 65-84
Pathophysiologic Basis and Application of Spiritual Healing Practices in Chronic Illness....Pages 85-114
Origins and Applications of Music in Chronic Illness: Role of the Voice, Ancient Chant Scales, and Autonomic Nervous System....Pages 115-140
Yoga and Chronic Illness....Pages 141-163
Front Matter....Pages 165-165
The Zen of Healing: Making Friends with Chronic Illness....Pages 167-181
Heartbreak Hotei: Spirituality and Metabolic Syndrome....Pages 183-198
The Role of Religious Beliefs, Practices, and Metaphors in the Coping Strategies of Rare Disease Patients in Romania....Pages 199-216
Native American Issues Involving Diabetes and Balance....Pages 217-237
Ifá Divination: A Method of Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Illnesses/Àmódi among Yoruba People....Pages 239-252
Inanna’s Way: A Personal Journey into the Underworld....Pages 253-270
In Spite of: Reflecting on My Son’s Pain and Suffering....Pages 271-288
Spirituality, Chronic Illness, and Healing: Concluding Remarks and Ongoing Inquiry....Pages 289-294
Back Matter....Pages 295-308