Project Gutenberg 2011-06-17 Public domain in the USA. 265 Walsh, James J. (James Joseph) 1865 1942 Walsh, James Joseph Walsh, J. J. (James Joseph) 12012149 Psychotherapy Including the History of the Use of Mental Influence, Directly and Indirectly, in Healing and the Principles for the Application of Energies Derived from the Mind to the Treatment of Disease Produced by Don Kostuch "Psychotherapy" by James J. Walsh is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book examines the historical and practical applications of psychotherapy in medical treatment, particularly emphasizing the psychological aspects of healing. Walsh, a fellow of several medical societies and a professor, advocates for a more intentional use of psychotherapy, arguing that the mind plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical context of psychotherapy in medicine, tracing its origins back to ancient physicians who recognized the significance of mental influence on healing. Walsh provides examples from various eras and medical practices, underscoring the enduring importance of mental state and suggestion in treatment. He notes how the confidence of both the physician and the patient can enhance therapeutic outcomes, establishing a need for a deliberate integration of psychological techniques within medical practice. This foundational emphasis highlights Walsh's argument that understanding the interplay between mind and body is essential for effective healing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Mental healing RM Text Category: Health & Medicine Category: Psychiatry/Psychology 3124072 2025-07-15T03:43:55.965004 text/html 2992371 2011-06-17T13:00:00 text/html 3263069 2025-07-15T03:44:26.714830 application/epub+zip 3336647 2025-07-15T03:44:01.311014 application/epub+zip 1212571 2025-07-15T03:43:58.295967 application/epub+zip 4181648 2025-07-15T03:44:46.774731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4009292 2025-07-15T03:44:23.987902 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1832072 2022-09-16T15:34:01.853805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2846794 2025-07-15T03:43:50.305038 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2846586 2011-06-17T12:59:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2846635 2011-06-17T13:02:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20964 2025-07-15T03:44:46.934732 application/rdf+xml 10428 2025-07-15T03:43:58.970973 image/jpeg 2885 2025-07-15T03:43:58.634973 image/jpeg 1000924 2011-06-17T13:03:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 2949542 2011-06-17T13:03:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 1000678 2011-06-17T13:03:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 3224648 2025-07-15T03:43:56.262057 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia