Title

The Power of the Human Heart: A Story of Trauma and Recovery and Its Implications for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Authors

Meili, Trisha; Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Abstract

Interviews Trisha Meili, a patient who suffered from traumatic brain injury in Boston, Massachusetts. Significance of self-discovered practice of mindfulness to the restoration of Meili's emotional and physical function; Impact of family support and inspiration on the recovery of patients from the injury; Effects of trauma on Meili's self confidence.

Subjects

BOSTON (Mass.); MASSACHUSETTS; UNITED States; MEILI, Trisha; PATIENTS; TRAUMATOLOGY; BRAIN injuries; MEDICAL rehabilitation

Publication

Advances in Mind-Body Medicine, 2004, Vol 20, Issue 1, p6

ISSN

1470-3556

Publication type

Academic Journal