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Constance Scharff, PhD

Constance Scharff has a PhD in transformative studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies. The focus of her research is on the spiritual and transformative experiences of alcoholics and addicts. She can be reached at cscharff@sbcglobal.net.

Previous Articles

From a Patient's Perspective: Creating Trusting Practitioner Patient Relationships
September 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 09)
From a Patient's Perspective: Herbs Work Better When You Take Them
April 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 04)
The Key to Treating Suicidal Patients
February 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 02)
When You Love Your Acupuncturist
October 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 10)
The TCM Vs. Five-Element Acupuncture Divide
July 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 07)
Patient Noncompliance
April 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 04)
Treatment Away from Home
January 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 01)
From a Patient's Perspective: Touching the Patient
October 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 10)
From a Patient's Perspective: Half-Truths, Omissions and Lies
September 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 09)
From a Patient's Perspective: Creating Rapport
August 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 08)
From an Acupuncture Patient's Perspective, Part I
July 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 07)
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