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SEMJeanWatson.pptx2019-1.pptxJean Watson, PH.D, RN Human Caring Science
SEM 453
Jean Watson Biography
Nursing professor & dean – University of Colorado, Denver College of Nursing
Founder of the Center for Human Caring
Clinical focus- psychiatric –mental health nursing; PhD educational psychology & counseling
Caring philosophy – a guide for nurses, allied health professionals, caregivers, patients
Authored over 18 books; international influence
Caring science defined:
Involves a humanitarian, global, human science orientation to human caring processes, phenomena and experiences.
Includes the arts, spirituality, humanities & science
Emphasizes the interconnectedness as foundation of all caring interaction & activities
Embraces mindbodyspirit connections
Influences on Caring Science
Phenomenological existential-spiritual realms
Influenced by Hegel, Marcel, Whitehead, Kierkegaard, Levinas, & East-West psychology & philosophy
Metaphysical
Watson -extensive international travel interacting with a variety of cultures.
What is phenomenology
The study of the development of human consciousness and self-awareness; the lived- experience of a person. Derived from the disciplines of psychology & philosophy
( source: Merriam Webster Dictionary)
What is existentialism?
A philosophy concerned with finding self and the meaning of life through free will, choice and personal responsibility
( source: Merriam Webster Dictionary)
What is spirituality?
Broad concept, generally includes a relationship with a higher power; a sense of connection with something “bigger” than ourselves; typically involves a search for meaning
What is Metaphysics?
Metaphysics is defined as the branch of philosophy that examines the true nature of reality, whether visible or invisible. Basically, metaphysics is the philosophical study of being and knowing.
Metaphysics focuses on the “big questions”:
What am I? What is birth? Do I matter?
Values of the Human Caring Science
Deep respect and openness for the wonders, mysteries, and even miracles of life and the power of humans to change and evolve to a deeper/higher level of consciousness.
According to Teihard de Chardin, one wants to evolve toward the omega point, to become more godly, more holy, more divine, more in line with one’s spiritual destiny, dignity, and one’s soul’code (Watson, 2012, p.88)
A Human Caring Science Context:
Life is not a problem to be solved but a mystery to be lived. ( Watson, 2012, p.22)
Transpersonal Caring- Caring Science
Transpersonal caring relationships- foundation of Watson’s work.
Occurs when the one caring connects with an embraces the spirit of the other through authentic, full attention in the here and now, and conveys a concern for the inner life and personal meaning of another (Watson, 2012, p. 17)
Requires the ability to be present to self and other in a reflective state.
Application of Transpersonal Caring:
Caring Moments, Caring Occasions:
Occurs whenever the person and another come together with their life histories, creating a distinct caring moment in space and time (Watson, 2012, p.18).
Involves both action & choice....being in the moment…being present to another
Involves learning from each other how to be human…finding the other’s dilemmas in us
Caring (Healing) Consciousness
Transpersonal caring exists in consciousness
Evolving consciousness within the individual, comes to acknowledge love as the highest consciousness. (Watson, 2012, p.19)
10 carative processes
see reading
Goals of Human Caring Theory:
Associated with the evolving heart-centered human, honoring mental-spiritual and evolving consciousness to higher, deeper awareness for self and others, finding meaning in one’s own suffering, existence and experiences, discovering inner power and control, and potentiating instances of transcendence and self healing (Watson, 2012, p.88)
What is soul making?
According to Keats (1819) soul-making is the interaction of the intelligence, the human heart and the world. The heart is the mediator between the mind and the world and thus the conduit to soul-making.
The soul is the self as formed by the narrative circumstances of one’s life.
( Fong, 2014)
Questions for Discussion
1) Discuss Watson's view of the body and soul.
2) In the reading, Nature of Human Life and Subject Matter of Nursing and in particular the quotation of Jung ( 1068, p.99), comment on whether you agree or disagree with the statement; ...people..." have not the slightest faith that anything useful could ever come out of their own soul"
3) After reading and reflecting on the 10 Caritas Processes that can cultivate caring moments or caring occasions, select "one" of the Caritas Processes that you feel is most important or resonates with you in cultivating caring.
Summary
> Foundation on Caring Science including remarks from other caring scholars
Next class: Biology of Caring
Caring/ Empathy/ Sympathy (Daniel Keltner)
