less distress about physical pain
more positive feelings about self
decreased moodiness
improved temper
fewer angry outbursts
less depression
and more interest in life
fewer concerns about “small” things
improved ability to concentrate
less anxiety
improved ability to stay on task
regular exercise
practice of Tai Chi/Yoga
meditation and prayer
relaxation and self-hypnosis
consuming health food and vitamins
eating partial or total vegetarian diet
decreased need for prescription medications
personal life
self-awareness
ability to adapt to change
handling problems in life
accomplishments in life
life as a whole
overall contentment with life
relationship with significant other
job satisfaction
life being as it was thought to be
romantic life
actual work done
relationship with co-workers
physical appearance
openness to guidance by inner feelings
increased relaxation and well-being
positive feelings about self
interest in maintaining a healthy life-style
feeling of openness when relating to others
compassion for others
1 Blanks RH, Boone WR, Schmidt S, Dobson M. Network
Care: A retrospective outcomes assessment. 1996 (In Preparation).
2 Dobson M. Boone WR, Blanks RH. Women and
Alternative Health Care: A retrospective study of recipients of Network Care. 1996
(Submitted)