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100 1 _aWalsh, James J.
_q(James Joseph),
_d1865-1942
245 1 0 _aPsychotherapy :
_bIncluding 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-06-17
508 _aProduced by Don Kostuch
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMental healing
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36450
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