IV. Will Morris: Evolution, Self and Chinese Medicine.

29 May 2011

The constitution, birth process, and developmental stages are used to form a concept of treatment using Chinese medicine. The eight extraordinary vessel pulse diagnostics of Wang Shu-he are addressed, along with conceptions of pre-natal and post-natal forms of self. The relationship of self as an eco-psycho-social field are discussed.

  1. Objectives

    Objectives

    Learners will be able to: 1. Identify various channel systems related to life events 2. Discuss stages of development in Chinese medicine 3. Apply eight extraordinary vessels to address events surrounding the birthing process 4. Apply the divergent channels in the resolution of disharmony between self and the environment 5. Distinguish postnatal and prenatal influences.
  2. Audio

    Lonny Interviews WIll Morris

    Lonny Interviews Will Morris about his fascinating article on human development. Please listen!

    Confrence Call with Will Morris

    Please listen to this call where we discuss Will's article and further draw out some of the ides.
  3. Articles

    Chinese Medicine, Self and Stage Development: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Care

    This paper explores concepts of self, stage development, and consciousness using classical Chinese medical Cannons and the work of contemporary stage theorists such as Combs, Hammer, Gilligan, Kegan, Kholberg, and Piaget. These ideas are developed in relationship with Chinese concepts of spirit as a mode of personal transformation and realization. This world view involves developmental …
  4. Discussions

    Group Discussion

    This is the group discussion that took place with Will regarding his article and the initial interview I conducted with him. Please read these discussions. archive.nourishingdestiny.com/themes/179/discussions
  5. Objectives

    Learners will be able to: 1. Identify various channel systems related to life events 2. Discuss stages of development in Chinese medicine 3. Apply eight extraordinary vessels to address events surrounding the birthing process 4. Apply the divergent channels in the resolution of disharmony between self and the environment 5. Distinguish postnatal and prenatal influences.

    Chinese Medicine, Self and Stage Development: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Care

    This paper explores concepts of self, stage development, and consciousness using classical Chinese medical Cannons and the work of contemporary stage theorists such as Combs, Hammer, Gilligan, Kegan, Kholberg, and Piaget. These ideas are developed in relationship with Chinese concepts of spirit as a mode of personal transformation and realization. This world view involves developmental …

    Lonny Interviews WIll Morris

    Lonny Interviews Will Morris about his fascinating article on human development. Please listen!

    Confrence Call with Will Morris

    Please listen to this call where we discuss Will's article and further draw out some of the ides.

    Answer on question in three paragraphs or more

    Pick one question and write at least a three paragraph essay in response to it. The best of these will be posted on the site as part of the course. I may also post the worst! Submit your essay to: [email protected]. Please keep a copy for your records. 1. What vessels relate to the birth stages, …