Healing Relationships: A Qualitative Study of Healers and Their Clients in Germany
Joint Authors
Holmberg, Christine
Besch, F.
Jeserich, F.
Teut, Michael
Stöckigt, B.
Witt, Claudia M.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The aim of this study was to investigate the nature of the relationships between healers and their clients in Germany.
Methods.
An interdisciplinary research team performed semistructured interviews with healers and clients and participatory observation of healing sessions.
All interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using content analysis.
Results.
Fifteen healers and sixteen clients were included.
The healer-client relationship was described as a profound and unique experience, which brought forth interpersonal and spiritual connections.
The healers were seen as role models for healing to occur and support for being connected spiritually.
The clients had to be open-minded and responsible.
The importance of the healers’ empathy was emphasized.
Discussion.
The relationship between healer and client can be seen as a triangular connection between client, healer, and a transcendent source which is not the case in typical patient-doctor relationships.
The spiritual connection is also said to enhance the empathetic understanding of the healer.
The personality and a partner-like attitude of the healer supported the client in giving a more positive meaning to his life, in reconnecting to his spirituality, and in taking responsibility.
Future studies should address the role of spirituality in health care and the development of enduring healer-client relationships.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stöckigt, B.& Besch, F.& Jeserich, F.& Holmberg, Christine& Witt, Claudia M.& Teut, Michael. 2015. Healing Relationships: A Qualitative Study of Healers and Their Clients in Germany. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stöckigt, B.…[et al.]. Healing Relationships: A Qualitative Study of Healers and Their Clients in Germany. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Stöckigt, B.& Besch, F.& Jeserich, F.& Holmberg, Christine& Witt, Claudia M.& Teut, Michael. Healing Relationships: A Qualitative Study of Healers and Their Clients in Germany. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061174
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061174