Aims & Objectives
Anthroposophic Medicine
"Medicine developed out of the anthroposophical view of the human being and the world, is a healing impulse, which is inclusive in the widest sense of the word. The human being is seen as a wholeness, in which we can distinguish body( physical body, together with life-or ether body), soul and spirit, which are in continuous changing relationships with each other and with the environment.
Nature, the earth, the cosmos and the human being are intimately interwoven, and so is their development from the beginning.(Evolution).
As each person is unique, so is their path to health.
It is a continuous process of search and discovery. For doctor, therapist and patient/client, who, through their working together, search the path to healing, each with their own responsibilities. Healing is a process, to which many different aspects can contribute. Conversation, medicines (mainly derived from healthy natural sources). The arts, for example: movement: eurythmy, spatial dynamics; speech, drama, painting, drawing, sculpture, and rhythmical massage and - applicationsand nursing therapies."
Maria J van den Berg
Aims
To represent the concepts and the interests of patients who want to use anthroposophic medicine in all its forms, together with or instead of other medicines.
To support and further the right of the individual to self-determination in health matters.
Connect and ask advice from the other anthroposophical groups and particularly those working out of anthroposophic medicine.
Promote and advocate for recognition of anthroposophic medicine in Ireland and worldwide.
Promote training and upskilling of practitioners in anthroposophic medicine.
Open membership organisation with only requirement that those seeking to join must agree with the Aims & Objectives herein.
Objectives
To work in conjunction with existing international and national societies involved in the research and promotion of anthroposophic medicine in all its forms.
To establish and maintain relations with other relevant organisations and to promote activities which further the objectives of the FoAM.
To collaborate with similar organisations or guest speakers who advocate for integrative medicine in Europe and internationally.
To create and maintain a directory of all anthroposophic medical/non medical practitioners in Ireland.
To develop and maintain a website which will act as a portal and directory for Anthroposophic Medicine in Ireland.
Use established network for referrals i.e. Anthroposophical Society Ireland.