Holism

In the very first chapter of “The Righteous Mind,” Haidt references the study “Does the Concept of the Person Vary Cross-Culturally?” conducted by Richard Shweder and Edmund Bourne, to highlight and provide evidence for the varying conceptions of different cultures and how that may influence their definition of “morality.” While the central theme of the study may not directly align with the idea of morality itself, it brings up cross-cultural variations regarding the idea of “self” and different…

The Anthropology of Fundamentalism Fundamentalism from an anthropological perspective is interpreted quite differently than fundamentalism from the historical perspective. First and foremost, there is no argument about whether or not fundamentalism describes movements outside of the Protestant movement in the United States. Anthropologists interpret fundamentalism as one of many human reactions to modern society. For the fervently religious, fundamentalism is an attempt to reunite the morals…

When I was 12 my father lost his job. He moved 1100 miles away to find work while my mom worked off hour shifts at the local superstore to help put food on the table. The responsibility of watching after my younger autistic brother, Arman, fell in my hands. The time I spent with my brother allowed me to realize the challenges he faced every day. He struggled with social situations and had unfounded fears which challenged his quality of life. I began helping him with his day to day struggles. It…

In urban school districts it is important to establish primary goals and make sure all teacher are well rounded when it come to the evaluation process. This will aide them in becoming better prepared with multicultural awareness, student engagement and class room management and instructional. Three primary goals of the the evaluation process consist of; Goal 1: Improve preparation for secondary teachers entering high-needs school districts. Goal 2: Increase retention of new secondary school…

In one study, Suhonen et al. (2011) surveyed 1315 surgical patients from 72 inpatient wards across 5 countries, using a cross-sectional design and survey method in 2009. Participants were asked to answer questions devised to explore their perceptions of support and delivery of individualized care. Utilizing Pearson’s correlation coefficients a positive correlation emerged between individualized care and patient satisfaction confirming nurse-patient relationship strengthening when utilizing…

personality and the individual then fashions that unity. The individual is thus both the picture and the artist. Therefore if one can change one 's concept of self, they can change the picture being painted." (Mitchell, 2005). Some of his concepts included Holism, Field Theory, Teleology, The Creative Self, Life-Style, and Private Intelligence (Adler, 1927). Adler’s theory is a model of personality, psychopathology, and the foundation of a method for mind development to personal growth (Adler,…

Question 1: Foucault versus Durkheim According to Durkheim, sociological knowledge discovers the laws of social formations to liberate man into conformity with his social being. Similarly, Foucault, genealogical critique unmasks the limits of knowledge for the purpose of exploring alternative, not- totalizing, ways of being. On the one hand, Durkheim’s cultural criticism anchors in piety. Durkheim believes that the excesses of modern individualism can only subdue within an integrated social…

Nelson & Prilleltensky (2010) provide a template for devising “value-based interventions in multiple settings - schools, workplaces, hospitals, communities - and with a variety of foci - health promotion, drug-abuse prevention, teenage pregnancy, formal and informal support, minority rights, and child abuse”. Their research shows that “Community psychologists are interested in values that promote the well-being of disadvantaged people. However, given that people’s needs vary according to their…

Case conceptualizations are an intricate part of becoming a counselor. They allow for students to work with a specific theory that may possibly stay with them through their entire career. Here is a case conceptualization from the rehabilitation case study; I have applied Gestalt therapy to help the client. II. Client Overview The client is a 38-year-old, divorced Mexican female, with two children; presenting with anxiety and depression symptoms. She has a successful, good paying career in…

It is a system that embodies balance and holism. To the Hmong the body isn’t machine of many parts working together, it’s a being that interacts with its souls and the spiritual world. The soul is responsible for nearly all illnesses and diseases. If it is separated, scared, lost or confused…