Chinese Medicine Psychology

A Clinical Guide to Mental and Emotional Wellness

Dr Mary Garvey, Professor Qu Lifang

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Singing Dragon
19 March 2020

Clinical psychology; Complementary medicine; Traditional medicine & herbal remedies; Chinese medicine & acupuncture

Both an introduction to Chinese medicine psychology and a clinical guide for Chinese medicine, this book facilitates and promotes the management of mind and emotion-related illnesses.

Based on recent and ancient Chinese sources, it explores and explains previously unavailable material on the generational and ancestral aspects of human mentality, as well as its context within the natural world and the evolution of human life. The first part of the book includes a detailed introduction to the theory of Chinese medicine psychology as well as the modern developments that surround it, whilst the second part is a guide to clinical practice.

Chinese Medicine Psychology allows access to invaluable resources and is an indispensable guide for Chinese medicine practitioners, students and healthcare professionals.

By: Dr Mary Garvey, Professor Qu Lifang
Imprint: Singing Dragon
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 325g
ISBN: 9781787752764
ISBN 10: 1787752763
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 19 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Professor Qu Lifang is the Chief Editor of Anecdotes of TCM and author of Mental and Psychological Diseases: Selected Cases of Ancient Masters and has published more than sixty journal papers in China and internationally. She was Director of the Golden Cabinet Teaching and Research Section at the Shanghai University of Chinese Medicine. She is based in Shanghai, China. Dr Mary Garvey is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in the University of Technology Sydney's Chinese medicine degree programs, and a registered practitioner of Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine. She has published 50 journal and conference papers, books and book chapters in Australia and internationally. She is based in Sydney, Australia.

Reviews for Chinese Medicine Psychology: A Clinical Guide to Mental and Emotional Wellness

With the increase in the prevalence of mental health issues globally the need for a better understanding of treatment options is now even more imperative. Qu and Garvey explore the classical Chinese medicine wisdom of this rich knowledge area. Drawing from case studies using formulas from the Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet they weave a clinical narrative that continues to be relevant today. -- Christopher Zaslawski, Associate Professor, Head - Chinese Medicine Discipline, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney The authors provide a clear and full depiction of psychological terms and concepts of traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They also meld classical and contemporary data to present a clear manual for TCM psychology. The introduction of multiple TCM therapies for mental and emotional diseases will be of great benefit for all TCM practitioners and patients in today's society. -- Zhang-Jin Zhang, BMed, MMed, PhD, Professor, Associate Director (Clinic), School of Chinese Medicine LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong