\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the First Edition:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eâThe book offers rich examples of nursing projects that may broaden nursing care for greater patient and student satisfaction and assist nurses with holistic self-care.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Gale Robinson-Smith,\u003c/strong\u003e PhD, RN\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssociate Professor, College of Nursing, Villanova University\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational Journal for Human Caring\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eâProvides wonderful tools for nurses to use in practice, education, or even for self-care. Designed for any nurse, . . . who wishes to learn more about applying Jean Watson's Human Caring Theory to practice ⦠[It] is a practical, easy-to-read book for all nursing audiences and could be used at any educational level.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Doody's Medical Reviews\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sitzman and Watsons' book is an invaluable resource. The strength of this book is its simplicity on one level yet its complexity as the reader works throughout the layers incorporated within the book.\"\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Nursing Times\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis seminal work, based on the philosophy of Watsonâs Human Caring Theory, is designed to help students and practitioners of nursing to simplify Watsonâs complex teachings and integrate them into everyday practice. The revised second edition includes an abundance of new micro practice examples for each Caritas process; practical exemplars from Dr. Sitzmanâs research, enabling readers to cultivate Caritas and mindfulness on a daily basis; and new case studies demonstrating how others have implemented Human Caring Science into everyday life and work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the contemplative and mindfulness teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, the text offers an engaging entry into Human Caring Theory for newcomers and deepens understanding for current practitioners. Clear and simple content supports foundational learning and promotes direct experience related to Watsonâs work. The book features guided mindfulness activities and artistic practices for each of the ten Caritas Processes, plus case studies and guided procedures to facilitate learning and internalizing the method. The text also serves as the foundational text for the WCSI online course that provides step-by-step instructions on how to integrate and ground the philosophy and abstracts of Human Caring Theory into practice. Additional teaching supports include Power Point slides.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Second Edition:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew and updated content throughout\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePresents new examples from authorâs research for cultivating daily Caritas and mindfulness practices\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach Caritas process chapter includes micro-practice examples from scholarly work demonstrating use of Watsonâs Theory\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAbundant case studies demonstrating how others have implemented Caring Science and Mindfulness in everyday life and work\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEngages newcomers in learning Human Caring Theory and deepens understanding for current practitioners\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFacilitates integration of the philosophy and abstracts of Human Caring Theory into clinical practice\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides abundant case studies and guided activities to reinforce content\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes guided mindfulness and artistic practices for each of the Ten Caritas processes\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesigned for a diverse audience including undergraduate, graduate, and international nursing and health science students\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eServes as the foundational text for the companion WCSI online course (including videos)\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e