The Scientifically Intuitive Case Witnessing Process - The Journey of Three Steps
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Philosia Publications
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One of the biggest achievements for a homoeopathic doctor is reaching a comprehensive understanding of his patients so that he can find a simillimum for them. And this is where the importance of case-taking comes in. Dr. Dinesh's scientifically intuitive case witnessing process (a uniquely designed case taking model) helps a homoeopath reach the deepest core of the patient with relative ease. The entire process is completely scientific, human-centric, simple, and reproducible. Furthermore, anyone, be that a traditional classical homoeopath or a contemporary classical homoeopath, can make use of the CWP with ease and success.
In this book, you will find (with case examples):
Exploration of the connecting thread that runs through the myriad of homeopathic approaches , ranging from the traditional Hahnemannian approach to the contemporary classical era; ultimately, Dr.Chauhan unites them in a comprehensive vision
The A to Z of the Case Witnessing Process (CWP): Introduction, importance, aims and objectives
The Three fundamental Steps of the CWP: Passive, Active, and Active-Active CWP (Importance, Application, as well as pointers for progressing from steps 1-3)
Possible obstructions one may face, and the appropriate techniques of case taking, such as Denial, Projection, Dissociation, Internal witnessing, etc., etc., to tackle such obstructions in a case and pointers that help one know WHICH technique to use WHEN
A study of WHEN, HOW and WHAT healing awareness takes place in the patient during the case interview
A path-breaking concept: Healing the Healer. The therapeutic effect of the CWP on the healer
Numerous sketches of hand gestures made by patients, drawings that bring to life the illustrative cases presented in the book
The X-Factors of the Book: OOMPHOO
Oomphoo is a delightful new element in this book. Co-author of this book, Oomphoo is a comic character who is the readers friend, as well as a commentator on--and critic of--Dineshs work. Oomphoo makes comments throughout the book. His remarks are designed to prompt the reader to think more deeply about the points being explored by Dr. Chauhan and to do so in the context of joy and laughter.
This new book from his now seasoned hand, is a delight to read, for it is clear and insightful, and carries the reader along to remember perennial truths . (From foreword by Misha Norland)
profound insight explained in a simple way and presented systematically. (From foreword by Harry van der Zee, Editor-in-chief of Homoeopathic Links)
This book is not mere add-on theory to existing books on homoeopathy; rather, it is the result of Dr. Chauhan's quest to understand the nature of human beings in their completeness. Dr Chauhan has made the case witnessing method accesible to anyone who wishes to effect a cure in the central disturbance of a patient. Reading this book will surely give every reader the feeling, 'I can do it!'
In this book, you will find (with case examples):
Exploration of the connecting thread that runs through the myriad of homeopathic approaches , ranging from the traditional Hahnemannian approach to the contemporary classical era; ultimately, Dr.Chauhan unites them in a comprehensive vision
The A to Z of the Case Witnessing Process (CWP): Introduction, importance, aims and objectives
The Three fundamental Steps of the CWP: Passive, Active, and Active-Active CWP (Importance, Application, as well as pointers for progressing from steps 1-3)
Possible obstructions one may face, and the appropriate techniques of case taking, such as Denial, Projection, Dissociation, Internal witnessing, etc., etc., to tackle such obstructions in a case and pointers that help one know WHICH technique to use WHEN
A study of WHEN, HOW and WHAT healing awareness takes place in the patient during the case interview
A path-breaking concept: Healing the Healer. The therapeutic effect of the CWP on the healer
Numerous sketches of hand gestures made by patients, drawings that bring to life the illustrative cases presented in the book
The X-Factors of the Book: OOMPHOO
Oomphoo is a delightful new element in this book. Co-author of this book, Oomphoo is a comic character who is the readers friend, as well as a commentator on--and critic of--Dineshs work. Oomphoo makes comments throughout the book. His remarks are designed to prompt the reader to think more deeply about the points being explored by Dr. Chauhan and to do so in the context of joy and laughter.
This new book from his now seasoned hand, is a delight to read, for it is clear and insightful, and carries the reader along to remember perennial truths . (From foreword by Misha Norland)
profound insight explained in a simple way and presented systematically. (From foreword by Harry van der Zee, Editor-in-chief of Homoeopathic Links)
This book is not mere add-on theory to existing books on homoeopathy; rather, it is the result of Dr. Chauhan's quest to understand the nature of human beings in their completeness. Dr Chauhan has made the case witnessing method accesible to anyone who wishes to effect a cure in the central disturbance of a patient. Reading this book will surely give every reader the feeling, 'I can do it!'
| ISBN | 9788184657715 |
|---|---|
| Author | Dinesh Chauhan |
| Type | Hardback |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2011 |
| Pages | 305 |
| Publisher | Philosia Publications |
| Review | This book review is reprinted from Volume 25, Number 2, Year 2012 edition of the Homoeopathic Links - International Journal for Classical Homeopathy I'm trying to empty myself of all methods of case-taking. And I usually fail. Upon review, my case records bear traces of the peculiarities of the case-taker. I believe the best possible way to witness a case is to be 100% open to the uniquely individual otherness of the person you are with. Whenever I bring a "method" or style of case-taking in to the encounter, I am already by definition framing the experience, and my perception of it, with a specific tool or presupposition as to the direction I should go. When we are beginners at homeopathy, we anxiously latch on to techniques, standard questions, and models of case-taking. (Perhaps we will even become so identified with our particular teacher, technique, or "school", that we refuse to see the wisdom of other approaches!) We need methods to navigate this mysterious and sometimes bewildering form of interview. As a teacher of homeopathy, I think about pedagogy, about how to integrate the traditional tools of our discipline with the newer insights and techniques. Now that Dinesh has written "The Scientifically Intuitive Case Witnessing Process: The Journey of Three Steps", I feel I have a great tool both for my own development and that of my students. Dinesh's book is first and foremost a practical guide to a philosophy and method of case-witnessing which is both completely true to the spirit of Hahnemann as well as sophisticated in its integration of the tools of the Bombay School, or Sankaran's "Sensation method". In brief, he conceptualises three phases: 1) Passive, 2) Active, and 3) Active-Active. In the first, passive phase, the homeopath observes without any prompting or direction. The aim of this part of the interview is to note all expressions that are out of place, out of order, or out of proportion. The second aim is to find the FOCUS of the patient. The second or "Active" phase of the interview begins when the homeopath begins to ask questions. The aim of the Active phase is to confirm the focus. The third, or active-active phase of case-witnessing is to bring to light the complete phenomenon of the state of the patient, and to confirm the simillimum. Dinesh is a master at what he calls "Passive" case-witnessing. The term "passive" requires a broad umbrella of meaning, for it is anything but passive in the customary sense. It involves tremendous attentiveness with even greater restraint. Finding the focus of a case involves noting where similar expressions or experiences come up in different aspects of a patient's life. If similar expressions used in the description of the chief complaint are also perceived in, say, the patients dreams and in childhood memories, than a focus becomes evident. The elaboration and discussion of the purpose and activity of this phase is one of the greatest gifts of Dinesh's teaching and this book. A premature (and therefore incorrect) perception of a focus is a frequent cause of a failed prescription. The illustrative cases are both of well-known remedies, as well as rare. The case presentations demonstrate with clarity the methodical way in which openness and nonintervention precede the identification of the focus of the case, from which its elaboration must proceed. Dinesh also articulates the conviction that most of us, I believe intuit: that the case-witnessing process itself should bring some healing to the patient, as well as to the homeopath. In a chapter entitled "Healing the Healer", he proposes and describes an "internal self-witnessing process". The book is beautifully put together with ample charts and illustrations. Dinesh's voice is frequently modulated by that of "Oomphoo", a mischievous and reflective inner critic The artistic hand of Dr. Urri Chauhan, Dinesh's wife, is evident in the design of the book, its cover, and the illustrations. A wonderful aspect of this book lies simply in refraining the activity from "case-taking" to "case-witnessing". More than semantics is involved. When we "take" something, we are selecting what it is we take. We make ourselves the centre. With witnessing, however, we are truly emptying ourselves to become the observant container. I love this term, and thank Dinesh for bringing it into our lexicon. In conclusion, the value of the book lies in offering to us a powerful guide-map to the goal of perfect witnessing. I highly recommend this book to both students and seasoned practitioners, especially those of you who, like myself, haven't yet been able to empty yourself of a particular method or style of case-taking. |
Review
This book review is reprinted from Volume 25, Number 2, Year 2012 edition of the Homoeopathic Links - International Journal for Classical Homeopathy
Reviewed by Doug Brown, USA
I'm trying to empty myself of all methods of case-taking. And I usually fail. Upon review, my case records bear traces of the peculiarities of the case-taker.
I believe the best possible way to witness a case is to be 100% open to the uniquely individual otherness of the person you are with. Whenever I bring a "method" or style of case-taking in to the encounter, I am already by definition framing the experience, and my perception of it, with a specific tool or presupposition as to the direction I should go.
When we are beginners at homeopathy, we anxiously latch on to techniques, standard questions, and models of case-taking. (Perhaps we will even become so identified with our particular teacher, technique, or "school", that we refuse to see the wisdom of other approaches!) We need methods to navigate this mysterious and sometimes bewildering form of interview.
As a teacher of homeopathy, I think about pedagogy, about how to integrate the traditional tools of our discipline with the newer insights and techniques. Now that Dinesh has written "The Scientifically Intuitive Case Witnessing Process: The Journey of Three Steps", I feel I have a great tool both for my own development and that of my students.
Dinesh's book is first and foremost a practical guide to a philosophy and method of case-witnessing which is both completely true to the spirit of Hahnemann as well as sophisticated in its integration of the tools of the Bombay School, or Sankaran's "Sensation method". In brief, he conceptualises three phases: 1) Passive, 2) Active, and 3) Active-Active. In the first, passive phase, the homeopath observes without any prompting or direction. The aim of this part of the interview is to note all expressions that are out of place, out of order, or out of proportion. The second aim is to find the FOCUS of the patient. The second or "Active" phase of the interview begins when the homeopath begins to ask questions. The aim of the Active phase is to confirm the focus. The third, or active-active phase of case-witnessing is to bring to light the complete phenomenon of the state of the patient, and to confirm the simillimum.
Dinesh is a master at what he calls "Passive" case-witnessing. The term "passive" requires a broad umbrella of meaning, for it is anything but passive in the customary sense. It involves tremendous attentiveness with even greater restraint. Finding the focus of a case involves noting where similar expressions or experiences come up in different aspects of a patient's life. If similar expressions used in the description of the chief complaint are also perceived in, say, the patients dreams and in childhood memories, than a focus becomes evident. The elaboration and discussion of the purpose and activity of this phase is one of the greatest gifts of Dinesh's teaching and this book. A premature (and therefore incorrect) perception of a focus is a frequent cause of a failed prescription.
The illustrative cases are both of well-known remedies, as well as rare. The case presentations demonstrate with clarity the methodical way in which openness and nonintervention precede the identification of the focus of the case, from which its elaboration must proceed.
Dinesh also articulates the conviction that most of us, I believe intuit: that the case-witnessing process itself should bring some healing to the patient, as well as to the homeopath. In a chapter entitled "Healing the Healer", he proposes and describes an "internal self-witnessing process".
The book is beautifully put together with ample charts and illustrations. Dinesh's voice is frequently modulated by that of "Oomphoo", a mischievous and reflective inner critic The artistic hand of Dr. Urri Chauhan, Dinesh's wife, is evident in the design of the book, its cover, and the illustrations.
A wonderful aspect of this book lies simply in refraining the activity from "case-taking" to "case-witnessing". More than semantics is involved. When we "take" something, we are selecting what it is we take. We make ourselves the centre. With witnessing, however, we are truly emptying ourselves to become the observant container. I love this term, and thank Dinesh for bringing it into our lexicon.
In conclusion, the value of the book lies in offering to us a powerful guide-map to the goal of perfect witnessing. I highly recommend this book to both students and seasoned practitioners, especially those of you who, like myself, haven't yet been able to empty yourself of a particular method or style of case-taking.
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