Spirituality 201 Discovering the Inner Healer

A Self-Healing Manual for Therapists

Non-Fiction - Self Help
176 Pages
Reviewed on 06/06/2023
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Author Biography

Iván Figueroa Otero M.D. FACS, FAAMA
A vibrant 77-year young retired academic pediatric surgeon keeps his mind’s edge sharp by
practicing holistic medical care and Chinese-style acupuncture while writing self-help books.
Author of the trilogy of school of life series, where he attempts to share his mistakes to help
others pass their final exam of life
https://www.ivanfigueroaoteromd.com/ or email ifiguero@prtc.net

    Book Review

Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

The process of recovery from injuries or illnesses can often be an arduous one. Spirituality 201: Discovering the Inner Healer by Ivan Figueroa-Otero is a step-by-step guide to holographic healing and an advanced curriculum for holistic health seekers working toward helping others restore their health. In this second level of the School of Life curriculum, Figueroa-Otero delves deep into the root causes of diseases, explaining why the equilibrium of our health becomes unbalanced and offers in-depth insights to therapists on how to approach the recovery process. Aside from the therapist, the curriculum includes the patient, who is considered an ally in understanding the disease. According to Figueroa-Otero, interdependent and inclusive systems are less toxic than exclusive ones, and self-inflicted injuries generated by stress play a significant role in the cause of disease.

Ivan Figueroa-Otero provides a thorough and meticulously detailed explanation of the School of Life curriculum. Spirituality 201: Discovering the Inner Healer sheds light on the importance of bioethical philosophy in holistic healing practices and showcases the different methods and healing techniques to navigate deep-seated emotional wounds. At the end of each chapter, there are homework questions and exercises to ensure we fully grasp the contents of the related chapter. This is one of the most unique self-help books I've ever read. Figueroa-Otero focuses on the symbiotic relationship of the human body and its consciousness with the larger universe and how it affects us spiritually, mentally, and physically. A must-read for therapists and patients alike.

Diana Lopez

Spirituality 201 Discovering the Inner Healer: A Self-Healing Manual for Therapists demonstrates how collective and individual experiences affect our environment. This situation impacts our state of mind and can even make us ill. Ivan Figueroa-Otero begins with a glossary explaining concepts such as the holographic universe. Then he reviews spiritual development, intelligence, and health. He achieves this through a scientific, philosophical, and religious vision in which he highlights the importance of harmony and love. He describes how the universe is in continuous change as it tries to achieve balance. Each person mirrors that struggle in terms of their emotions. We have to remove the toxicity in our lives. The author teaches us how to create a therapeutic environment to support our inner healing process.

I liked Spirituality 201 Discovering the Inner Healer because it is focused on both understanding the theory and the practice. At the end of each chapter, Ivan Figueroa-Otero includes review questions that allow readers to meditate on what they have learned. He explains why emotional wounds need spiritual and mental focus to heal. A topic that I found interesting is self-esteem. He explains how wisdom grows with our mistakes and our successes in the same manner. That is why we should not have regrets when we make a mistake but seek to master it with knowledge gained from experience. The author reminds us that both meditation and prayer clear our minds because they allow communication with God. This book is helpful because it guides the inner development of the self through understanding.