1.Holism focuses on unity, mutuality, meaning, and the interrelationship of all beings, events, and things. 2.People can grow and learn from illness and dying. Individuals can die healed. 3.Holism is the theoretical and philosophical foundation for all alternative/complementary integrative healing modalities. 4.Holistic integrative therapies can be used by the nurse, client, and family. They are therapies of healing and empowerment. 5.Relaxation is the basis for most holistic modalities. 6.Imagination can play a powerful role in healing. 7. Although there are many forms of meditation, all attempt to quiet the mind and focus one's attention inward. 8.Sense therapies such as music (sound, aromas (smell), and touch Kinesthetic) have very potent natural healing properties that can adjust chemical or other imbalances with the body. 9.Reminiscence and life review allow one to reintegrate past issues and experiences in the present to achieve a sense of meaning and ego integrity. 10.Journal writing often helps those who cannot express verbally how they feel or what they are experiencing. 11.Touch is essential to the quality of one's existence. It needs to be reintroduced as a significant modality in nursing practice. 12.Herbs have many healing qualities but should be used knowledgeably. 13.Homeopathy is a longstanding method of holistic medicine in which "like cures like" and remedies are tailored to the individual. 14.Prayer is unique to each individual both in form and in content. 15.There is a consciousness in dying where individuals become aware of their own deaths in phases. 16.Self-care for health professionals who care for dying persons is imperative. Self-care areas include spiritual, emotional, physical, mental, and relationships.