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Mary Koithan, PhD, RN

Hecht Foundation(PIs-Bell/Verhoe 5/1/05-5/1/06f)
The Process of Whole Person Healing: "Unstuckness and Beyond
This exploratory grant is a multi-site international (US-Canada) study to examine the phenomenon of unstuckness within the context of transformational change. Secondary analysis using grounded theory methodology will be used to identify the process and characteristics of unstuckness within 2 distinctly data sets. My role is to serve as the grounded theory methodologists and to be responsible for the data analysis at the US site and to assure scientific integrity of the qualitative portions of the study at both sites.Role: Co-investigator/Methodologist

Biofield and Spiritual Wellness (BSW) Foundation (PI Connor) 8/1/04-7/31/06
Basic Testing of Energetic Healers
This study will provide base-line testing of energy healers from various traditions (Brennan, Bruyere, Resonance Modulation and Natural Healers) and will establish basic psychological, empirical and physiological descriptions of each healer. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies will be used to explore the characteristics and healing

Role: Co-investigator/Qualitative Methodology

Department of Education,Educational Grant (PI Maizes) 8/1/04-7/31/06
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
Integrative Family Medicine Residency Program
This grant supports the design of an integrative medicine option in the traditional family medicine residency program. This consortium-led effort is a program that develops, implements and evaluates an innovative family medicine rotation that provides as option to gain knowledge and experience in integrative medicine.

Role: Co-investigator/Program Evaluation