Theory Of Caring

Question 1

Watson’s 10 curative factors (1)

Answer 1

Practicing loving-kindness and equanimity within context of caring consciousness

Question 2

Watson’s 10 curative factors (2)

Answer 2

Being authentically present and enabling, and sustaining the deep belief system and subjective life world of self and one-being cared for

Question 3

Watson’s 10 curative factors (3)

Answer 3

Cultivating one’s own spiritual practices and trans personal self, going beyond ego self

Question 4

Watson’s 10 curative factors (4)

Answer 4

Developing and sustaining a helping-trusting, authentic caring relationship

Question 5

Watson’s 10 curative factors (5)

Answer 5

Being present to, and supportive of the expression of positive and negative feelings

Question 6

Watson’s 10 curative factors (6)

Answer 6

Creatively using self and all ways of knowing as part of the caring process; engaging in artistry of caring-healing practices

Question 7

Watson’s 10 curative factors (7)

Answer 7

Engaging in genuine teaching-learning experience that attends to wholeness and meaning, attempting to stay within other’s frame of reference

Question 8

Watson’s 10 curative factors (8)

Answer 8

Creating healing environment at all levels

Question 9

Watson’s 10 curative factors (9)

Answer 9

Assisting with basic needs, with an intentional caring consciousness, administering “human care essentials” which potentiate alignment of mind-body-spirit, wholeness in all aspects of care

Question 10

Watson’s 10 curative factors (10)

Answer 10

“Allowing and being open to miracles”

Question 11

Core concepts of Watson’s Theory

Answer 11

A relational caring for self and others
Trans personal caring relationship
Caring occasion/caring moment
Multiple ways of knowing
Reflective/meditative approach
Caring is inclusive, circular, and expansive
Caring changes self, others, and the culture of groups/environments