Healing Systems of Well-Being and People-Place Interactions: Complexity, Context, and Connections

Victor Counted, Haywantee Ramkissoon, Laura E. Captari, Richard G. Cowden

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Abstract

In Chap. 1, we briefly discussed place as a central ingredient to psycho-social-spiritual resources that form part of the healing systems people rely on to support their well-being. Drawing on the multidisciplinary contributions presented in this volume, we elaborate on this idea by situating place as the cornerstone of healing systems, well-being, and the intersection between them. After providing a description of healing systems, we explore possible approaches to classifying healing systems and highlight the importance of place to healing systems and well-being more broadly. We conclude by discussing some potential ways in which this novel approach could open up new opportunities for research and practice dedicated to the promotion of human flourishing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationReligion, Spirituality and Health
Subtitle of host publicationA Social Scientific Approach
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages273-286
Number of pages14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameReligion, Spirituality and Health: A Social Scientific Approach
Volume7
ISSN (Print)2627-6011
ISSN (Electronic)2627-602X

Keywords

  • Healing systems
  • Health
  • Human flourishing
  • Place
  • Well-being

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health (social science)
  • Religious Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health

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