Self-healing: Encyclopedia - Self-healing

Self-healing

Self-healing is a phrase applied to the process of recovery (generally from psychological disturbances, trauma, etc.), motivated by and directed by the patient, guided often only by instinct. Such a process encounters mixed fortunes due to its amateur nature, although self-motivation is a major asset. The value of self-healing lies in its ability to be tailored to the unique experience and requirements of the individual. The process can be helped and accelerated with introspection techniques such as Meditation.

Self-healing is the ultimate phase of Gestalt Therapy.

In a figurative sense, self-healing properties can be ascribed to systems or processes, which by nature or design tend to correct any disturbances brought into them.

In the case of Wikipedia, self-healing is accomplished by the collective efforts of individuals working on the system. [1]

Adapted from the Wikipedia article "Self-healing", under the G.N U Free Docmentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki