The Homeopathic Conversation

From the Book

"It probably takes the better part of a lifetime to master the art of the homeopathic conversation. But there are some things in life worth waiting for."

Thus writes Dr. Brian Kaplan, medical doctor and internationally renowned homeopath and teacher, in this important and timely new book. Dr. Kaplan shares his insights into how to create and Improve the most crucial factor in the practice of homeopathy – the bond of understanding between practitioner and patient.

Although homeopaths have not, until quite recently, focused on the practitioner-patient relationship, the disciplines of psychotherapy and counseling have always recognized that relationship to be a vital factor in the prognosis of the patient.

"This relationship," writes Dr. Kaplan "is even more vital in homeopathy, not only because we have less time to spend with our patients than counselors and psychotherapists, but because the reward for effective communication between homeopath and patient is the prescription of the correct remedy."

Offering practical advice based on more than 20 years clinical experience and delving courageously into the relationship between homeopath and patient this books is a must-read for practitioners, teachers, students, patients and anyone with an interest in complementary therapies.

From medical student in South Africa to homeopathic physician in London, Dr Brian Kaplan, a long-time colleague and fellow teacher, shares with warmth and sincerity the influences that have shaped his thinking and deepened his insight into the homeopathic art of cure.

I can warmly recommend this book to anyone wishing to develop their understanding of the nature and purpose of the homeopathic conversation at the heart of good case taking.

Dr Alice Greene consultant homeopathic physician psychotherapist, lecturer immediate past chairwoman of the British Autogenic Society

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Details

Kaplan examines the work of Jung and Freud, et al for relevance to the homeopathic interview. Using other disciplines and skills, such as mirroring, he offers his insights into their efficacy in his practice.

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Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1. Becoming a Doctor -- 5
Chapter 2. Discovering Homeopathy -- 11
Chapter 3. Homeopathic Education -- 21
Chapter 4. Taking the Acute Case --27
Chapter 5. Approaching the Chronic Case --37
Chapter 6. Receiving Vital Information -- 61
Chapter 7. Influences -- 67
Chapter 8. Learning from Other Disciplines -- 75
Chapter 9. Rogers, Counseling and Homeopathy -- 97
Chapter 10. Techniques in the Consulting Room -- 113
Chapter 11. Time -- 123
Chapter 12. Children -- 133
Chapter 13. Other Homeopaths -- 143
Chapter14. Doctors and Scientists -- 147
Chapter 15. Psychotherapists and their Patients -- 151
Chapter 16. Non-verbal Clues, Signs and 'Symptoms' -- 155
Chapter 17. Taking Notes -- 165
Chapter 18. Learning and Teaching Case-taking Skills -- 183
Chapter 19. Talking about Treatment -- 191
Chapter 20. Postgraduate Supervision -- 197
Chapter 21. Saying Good-bye -- 209
Appendix
References
Bibliography

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