wheels stop spinning” determines “the extent to which concepts and techniques from spiritual formation will be integrated” (p. 140). The primary focus of the TA is on spiritual transformation with emphasis on spiritual direction which is defined as “…enhancing one’s awareness of God’s presence and facilitating a journey toward spiritual health through increasing discernment and the practice of a variety of classic spiritual disciplines toward the end of experiencing union with God” (p.
Assessing the spiritual needs of a patient is equally as important as assessing their physical and emotional needs. For purpose of clarity, spirituality in this paper is defined as, “the aspect of humanity that refers to the way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose, and the way they experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature and to the significant or sacred” (Borneman, Ferrell, & Puchalski, 2010, p. 165) The American Nurses Association (ANA) supports this
Education Higher education is an engine of economic growth in any country including India. It supports knowledge driven economic growth strategies. It provides an opportunity to critically reflect upon the social, economic, cultural, moral and spiritual issues facing humanity. Indian higher education system has undergone massive expansion since independence. Keeping with this, K.B.Powar (2002) examines the basic concepts of higher education; evaluate the growth, development and future of Indian higher education
According to McMinn, 2011, “Prayer is more than a counseling technique. It is primary vehicle of growth in the spiritual life. Christian counselors who desire to use prayer as a vital part of their works must be committed to the spiritual disciplines of the inner life, including prayer, solitude and fasting” (McMinn, 2011, p. 105). The book Psychology, Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling, offers some
assess? Assessment is at the heart of the student experience. (Brown and Knight, 1994) Assessment supports the growth and development of learners. According to King, Goodson, and Rohani, (1998), learners become dynamic participants in learning and assessment, understand the criteria that are used for assessment activities, are concerned in self-evaluation, set individual targets for themselves, reflect on their learning and in so doing experience improved their self-esteem. Valid assessment of higher
Professional counseling according to ACA considers wellness, mental health, education, and career goals for diverse groups, families, couples, and individuals. Counselors treat client’s needs ranging across the lifespan. Prevention, growth and change were the focus the American Counseling Association’s Governing Council to take position to promote greater health and wellness for all. There are two models used as a base in counseling. The theoretical Wheel of Wellness model emerged from previous studies
For personal growth and development, my strengths include my desire for scholastic advancement in my area of practice and a clear vision for my career goals. On the one hand, in ethical behavior and practice, my strength would be my firm belief of doing the right nursing practice in accordance to the nursing code of ethics. For professional association development, I am involved in several associations that permit my career growth. This includes membership in American Nursing
world. Therefore, through biotechnology the production of crops can be increases by modifying the DNA to create a better crops that have higher resistant towards climate and diseases. Besides, it also can shorten the growth period of the crops thus reduced the time needed for the crops growth. According to research done in China, the global area of GM crops has increased from 1.7 million hectares in 1996 to 52.6 million hectares in 2001 (James, 2002). Besides, biotech traits have added 67.8 million tonnes
Self-Assessment Tests are interactive surveys that help gain insights into one's skills, abilities, and interests. (Self-Assessment Library, Prentice Hall). The results help priorities by establishing which core values are most in need of attention in any given setting. This paper expounds on my results of the Self-Assessment tests. It discusses what I learned about myself; my personality, value, and attitude, motivation and decision-making insights. Secondly, what I learned about working with others;
It is a 52-item self-administered questionnaire using a 4-point response format. Its composed of a total scale and six subscales measuring health-promoting behaviors: health responsibility, physical activity, spiritual growth, nutrition, interpersonal relations and stress management (Walker, Sechrist, & Pender, 1995). The instrument is available is three languages, Spanish, Japanese, and English (Peterson & Bredow, 2017). Reliability and validity are significant