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LoC No.: 12012149

Title: Psychotherapy
Including the History of the Use of Mental Influence, Directly and Indirectly, in Healing and the Principles for the Application of Energies Derived from the Mind to the Treatment of Disease

Note: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Don Kostuch

Summary: "Psychotherapy" by James J. Walsh is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book examines the historical and practical applications of psychotherapy in medical treatment, particularly emphasizing the psychological aspects of healing. Walsh, a fellow of several medical societies and a professor, advocates for a more intentional use of psychotherapy, arguing that the mind plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical context of psychotherapy in medicine, tracing its origins back to ancient physicians who recognized the significance of mental influence on healing. Walsh provides examples from various eras and medical practices, underscoring the enduring importance of mental state and suggestion in treatment. He notes how the confidence of both the physician and the patient can enhance therapeutic outcomes, establishing a need for a deliberate integration of psychological techniques within medical practice. This foundational emphasis highlights Walsh's argument that understanding the interplay between mind and body is essential for effective healing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Walsh, James J. (James Joseph), 1865-1942

EBook No.: 36450

Published: Jun 17, 2011

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: Mental healing

LoCC: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 12012149

Title: Psychotherapy
Including the History of the Use of Mental Influence, Directly and Indirectly, in Healing and the Principles for the Application of Energies Derived from the Mind to the Treatment of Disease

Note: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Don Kostuch

Summary: "Psychotherapy" by James J. Walsh is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book examines the historical and practical applications of psychotherapy in medical treatment, particularly emphasizing the psychological aspects of healing. Walsh, a fellow of several medical societies and a professor, advocates for a more intentional use of psychotherapy, arguing that the mind plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical context of psychotherapy in medicine, tracing its origins back to ancient physicians who recognized the significance of mental influence on healing. Walsh provides examples from various eras and medical practices, underscoring the enduring importance of mental state and suggestion in treatment. He notes how the confidence of both the physician and the patient can enhance therapeutic outcomes, establishing a need for a deliberate integration of psychological techniques within medical practice. This foundational emphasis highlights Walsh's argument that understanding the interplay between mind and body is essential for effective healing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Walsh, James J. (James Joseph), 1865-1942

EBook No.: 36450

Published: Jun 17, 2011

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: Mental healing

LoCC: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.