HEALING THROUGH UNITY
Volume 4,
September 2000 - June 2001
Summary of Contents
Volume 4, Issue #1 - September, 2000
A
Story About Letting Go of Resentments
Taking Offense - by Elizabeth Rochester
Creative
Exercises - by Frances Mezei
Be Who You Are - taken from the book “The Language of Letting Go”
Quotations From The Bahá’í Writings About Self-Knowledge
More Responses About Hepatitis C
Requesting Assistance From Our Readers
Suggested Reading
Volume 4, Issue
#2 - October, 2000
A
Canadian Couple Adopts a Child from China - by Ann Sheppard and Richard Turner
Book - Adopting in China: A Practical Guide/ An Emotional Journey
The Exchange - Question: “How can communities support parents in the
spiritual education of their children and how can community members establish
sound relationships with the children and youth in their community?”
The Role of the "Not-Parent" - by Denise Moberly
The Importance of Reading to Children - by Frankie Shaw
The Value of Massage and Herbal Therapies - by Brenda Norrel
More Responses to Hepatitis C
Requesting Assistance From Our Readers - A reader requested assistance
regarding her spiritual daughter who is drinking and taking drugs.
Book/Pamphlet Section
Letters
Volume 4, Issue #3 - November, 2000
Love
Marriage Ceremony of Shoghi Effendi and Mary Maxwell - by Ruhiyyih
Rabbani
Choosing A Partner - Bahá’í quotes prepared by Dr. Agnes and Bijan
Ghaznavi
Healthy Relationships - taken from the book “Breaking the Chain of Low
Self-Esteem” by Marilyn Sorensen
Steps to Take for Effective Consultation - Notes taken from “A Marriage
Workshop” prepared by the Task Force for Family Life in Europe
Dealing With Anger and Hurt - Notes taken from “A Marriage Workshop”
prepared by the Task Force for Family Life in Europe
Happy Couples - taken from the book “The Nine Secrets of Happy Couples”
by Rebecca Rice
The Value of Playfulness - by Eda LeShan
Responses From the Readers About Addiction Issues
Requesting Assistance From Our Readers - a reader requests information about a growth in her ear.
Volume 4, Issue
#4 - December, 2000
Stories of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Lifestyles and Aging - by Shirlee Smith
Receiving the Gift of Health - by Bill and Phoebe Lemmon
Tai Chi For Older People Reduces Falls, May Help Maintain Strength -
taken from the National Institute on Aging website
The Exchange - Question: “What kind of lifestyles are healthy for
seniors? Many seniors develop hearing, visual and mobility limitations and what
coping skills can be learned?”
Resources
Responses from the Readers about Treating Growths and Tumors
Bahá’í Medical Association of Canada - Report on 4th Annual Conference -
by Meryl Cook
Bahá’í Conference on Health and Healing 2001
Letters
Volume 4, Issue
#5 - January, 2001
Talk Given By 'Abdu'l-Bahá - 23 April
1912, At Howard University Washington, D.C
Eliminating Negative Effects of Race, Gender and Culture on
Provider/Patient Relationships - from Health for Humanity News, July 1999
Fostering Racial Harmony
The Exchange - Question: “Does the principle of the oneness of humankind
have a role to play in healing racism?”
Book Review - “Racial Healing: The Institutes for the Healing of Racism”
- by Reginald Newkirk and Nathan Rutstein
The Institute for the Healing of Racism in Toronto...and Related
Thoughts - by Dev and Nancy Prashad
Suggested Reading
Sacred Writings on Racial Unity
Response from a Reader to the article “Lung Cancer Healed” - by Russ
Novak
Health for Humanity - the role, purpose and activities of Health for Humanity
Volume 4, Issue
#6 - February, 2001
Lessons from Geese
Consultation - That First Condition - by Kim Bowden-Kerby
Five Levels of Communication - from the book “Breaking the Chain of Low
Self-Esteem”
Communicating with Your Doctor - from “Health Talk: How to Communicate
with your Doctor” by Mary Hawkins
Codependency, Detachment, and the True Self: Part 1 - The Problem - by
Carmen Turner-Pluta
How a Woman's Journal Made a Difference
Fasting
Health Habits
Volume 4, Issue
#7 - March, 2001
The Jewish Physician - from “Fire on the Mountain Top”
The Value of Massage Treatment - by Kevin Beane
Understanding Various Responses to Touch Therapy
The Exchange - Question: "What is the role of a massage therapist?
How do the principles and treatments of massage assist with our health?"
An
Insight into the Bowen Technique - by Meryl Cook
Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique: What It Is? - by Bill and
Phoebe Lemmon
Codependency, Detachment, and the True Self: Part 2: The Solution - by
Carmen Turner-Pluta
The Rules of Being Human
The Meaning of Life Course - by Khosro Deihim
Volume 4, Issue
#8 - April, 2001
The Horse Blanket - by Ruie Mullins
Mental Illness - Physical or Spiritual Cure? What are the Best
Treatments? - by Nona Simons
The Exchange - Question: “What are some suggestions to deal with the
issues of mental health?”
Tips for Individuals and Bahá’í Local Spiritual Assemblies in Dealing
with Mental Health Issues - by Bud Polk
Depression and Suicide Intervention for Children and Youth - by Marilyn
Carey who is a mental health clinician
Resources
Response from a Reader about Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique -
by Bronwyn Castillo
Requesting Assistance from the Readers
Volume 4, Issue
#9 - May, 2001
Eagles in a Storm
A
Story About Dealing with Suicide
Call for Membership in the Association of Bahá’í Mental Health
Professionals - Mary Radpour
Responses From the Readers About Infertility
Humour As Therapy - by Judy Cools
Desert Rose Bahá’í Institute Holds Successful Health and Healing
Conference - by Susan Clair
Suggested Reading
Health Habits
Volume 4, Issue #10 - June, 2001
Letter from the Editor - by Frances Mezei
The Relationship of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu'l-Bahá - taken from “The
Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh” by Adib Taherzadeh
The Exchange - Question: “What are some ways to protect, nurture and
revivify our families? How can therapists assist families to learn healthy
relationships and behaviours?”
The Road to Family Consultation
Goals of Family Therapy
A
Daughter's Care for her Parents when Ill - by Melody Logue
Story about a Substance Abuse Booklet - by Cheri King