...explores the intersection of scientific, creative, and spiritual ways of knowing that inform and inspire this'healing presence'in caregiver and patient. Revised, updated, and refocused, the book integrates traditional nursing practice with cutting-edge alternative and integrative medicine. The author expands our'awareness of Allopathic and alternative ways of healing as rooted in Native Healing practices. The book also explores new models for transpersonal caring through the lens of philosophy, spirituality, and complexity science. It is a profoundly important resource for nurse educators, students, and practitioners. Key features:Presents the Nursing Triad model: nurse as scientist, artist, and healing presenceExamines the bioenergetic body-the'five bodies'that comprise our being and infuse our becomingDiscusses the physiology and philosophy behind healing presenceAnalyzes the healing process between nurse and patient, from embracing suffering to transcending polarities and enhancing capacity