Nurturing and caring for self.
As instruments of healing, nurses commonly provide therapeutic counseling, but often do not heed their own advice for self-care. To give to others, nurses need to nourish all aspects of self. The self extends far beyond the needs of the physical body. Therefore, giving of the self requires self-nurturance of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. This article describes how to nurture and care for the self.
Burkhardt
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Healing Matters, 1007 Overlook Drive, Beckley, WV 25801, USA. pburkhar@marshall.edu
Nagai-Jacobson
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D004644:Emotions; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D012067:Religion; D012648:Self Care