Caring science, mindful practice: implementing Watson's human caring theory / Kathleen Sitzman, Jean Watson. [electronic resource]

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I: Introduction to the Caritas and Enhancing Use Through Mindfulness -- Chapter 1: Use of Mindfulness to Cultivate Understanding of Watson's Theory of Caring -- Chapter 2: Overview of Watson's Theory (10 Caritas) -- Chapter 3: Thich Nhat Hanh's Five Mindfulness Trainings -- Chapter 4: Entering the Stream: Understanding and Living Out Jean Watson's Work -- Section II: The 10 Caritas -- Chapter 5: The First Caritas Process: Embrace Altruistic Values and Practice Loving Kindness With Self and Others -- Chapter 6: The Second Caritas Process: Instill Faith and Hope, and Honor Others -- Chapter 7: The Third Caritas Process: Be Sensitive to Self and Others by Nurturing Individual Beliefs and Practices -- Chapter 8: The Fourth Caritas Process: Develop Helping-Trusting-Caring Relationships -- Chapter 9: The Fifth Caritas Process: Promote and Accept Positive and Negative Feelings as You Authentically Listen to Another's Story -- Chapter 10: The Sixth Caritas Process: Use Creative Scientific Problem-Solving Methods for Caring Decision Making -- Chapter 11: The Seventh Caritas Process: Share Teaching and Learning That Addresses Individual Needs and Comprehension Styles -- Chapter 12: The Eighth Caritas Process: Create a Healing Environment for the Physical and Spiritual Self That Respects Human Dignity -- Chapter 13: The Ninth Caritas Process: Assist with Basic Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Human Needs -- Chapter 14: The Tenth Caritas Process: Open to Mystery and Allow Miracles to Enter -- Chapter 15: Conclusions and Suggestions for Deepening Study -- Index.

This is the first text to help students and practicing nurses translate and integrate the philosophy and abstracts of Caring theory into everyday practice. It was developed for use as the primary text for an online caring theory course that will be offered through the Watson Caring Science Institute in October 2013. Through case examples and guiding activities, the book helps students and practitioners to more fully comprehend the meaning and use of each Caritas Process. It draws upon the contemplative and mindfulness teaching of Thich Nhat Hahn, a renowned Buddhist monk, poet, author, teacher, and peace activist. Each of the ten Caritas Processes are clearly presented by the author and accompanied by guided mindfulness and artistic practices to support learning and absorption of the method. These artistic practices include the use of images, art, metaphors, and expressive symbols that are designed to promote meaningful introspection and self-awareness the underpinnings of genuine Caritas practice.