After reviewing the work of deVos (2008) my thoughts soon changed. Integral Medicine is part of the larger Integral Theory which is represented in the Figure to the left. The major divisions for the four quadrant moves for the internal/personal to concept of being shared and from an external view of self and the world.
Together the four quadrants capture all elements of life and well being...
While the integral approach to medicine is similar to a holistic perspective, integral medicine takes the practice one step further by treating the illness, the person and the physician as well (Schlitz, & Wilber, n.d.). These 4 quadrants offer a method for complete evaluation of health while emphasizing not the absence of disease, but instead the presence of vitality and wellness.
References
deVos, C. (2008, March 13). What are the Four quadrants?. Retrieved from http://holons-news.com/fourquadrants.html
Schlitz, M, & Wilber, K. (n.d.). The Emergence of integral medicine. Retrieved from index2.php?reqstyleid=1#
2 comments:
Hi David, Great blog! I'm lookung forward to becoming more aware of relaxing myself and gaining more control of where my mind goes and controlling how I feel versus the other way around. I feel that if individuals learn they can do this there will be less visits to the physicians office, no offense :)How do you feel about this concept and do you practice these mind and relaxation exercises? If you do do you have any advise, I find it is so hard to concentrate on the exercise? Thankyou Michele S.
Hi David you have a great blog and very interesting. I like the way you beatify your blog and I very new this kind of stuff. but I am trying to get with the program.
I have not seen your subscription yet , but I will keep looking for it
Nice picture.
Velma
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