Healing circles (Topical Term)

Work cat.: The uncommon touch. Circle of healing [VR] 1999 (based on Tom Harpur's book The uncommon touch; most cultures have faith in the efficacy of reaching God and achieving healing in collective healing ceremonies)

Congregation Shalom [Reform Judaism], Milwaukee Wisconsin USA website, Aug. 28, 2000: Special services ("Our circle of healing is for those in need of physical and/or spiritual healing. There are those in need of care and those who are care givers at our service, and our healing circle reaches out to all who are in need.")

Allen, A.W. Healing circle offers ALS victim hope, 1999 ("Each week friends and family gather for healing circles, trying to achieve with faith what science cannot do.")

Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence, Toronto, Ont. website, Aug. 28, 2000 ("The Men's Healing Circle provides our residents with a weekly opportunity to discuss the challenges they face ... The facilitator of the Men's Healing Circle is usually a tribal elder, or a resource person from the community ... Native Traditional and Spiritual ceremonies are performed prior to opening up the Circle for discussion.")