Centering and Intention Setting
Centering and creating an intention for healing are
processes the holistic nurse engages in prior to any patient
interaction. Centering involves focusing your attention on
your heart, setting aside concerns and thoughts, and
connecting with feelings of love and compassion.
Creating an intention is a powerful way for the nurse to
create an optimal environment for a caring-healing
interaction.
With this intention, the nurse is consciously setting
aside her own concerns and focusing on the patient; she
focuses on the idea that the interaction will be “for the
greater good of this person”; and she is making a conscious
decision to be fully present. The nurse creates an
environment that promotes and sustains a caring-healing
interaction.