Origins of healing: an evolutionary perspective of the healing process.
When healing ceremonies are observed cross-culturally, it is apparent that, despite differences in geography, economics, environment, and culture, there are many common features. These include body language that promotes altruistic behavior; the use of physical touch, which has a calming effect and...
| Publicado en: | Families, Systems & Health: The Journal of Collaborative Family HealthCare Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 251 - 261 |
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American Psychological Association
Fall2005
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