Experiences of participants
"To apply the P.E.M.S levels we can approach the patients with psychology, sound work and community theater. Especially therapeutic touch and singing can be used. This approach can be applied very good in groups of students." (Mrs. R. Director of the National Nursing School)
"This method can be combined with non-violent Conflict Resolution and relaxation exercises and stress points can be introduced. The mythical theater can be combined with meditation." (Ms. H. working for AHIMSA)
"Definitely a workable concept. As these approaches are creative and fun they can be used well in my workshops. Especially the somatic rebalancing and sound work are relaxing and calming. Many questions that I have had in my mind for a long time are cleared through these days." (Ms. C. working for AHIMSA)
"It is a workable concept. During my training as an occupational therapist the spiritual level was lacking. I feel it has a huge part to play in looking at balance and holism, especially in the trans-cultural context." (Ms. M. Chairman of the Psycho-Social Forum)
"Sri Lanka in the past worked on physical/spiritual sides of life. But with various psycho-social programs attention is more on western models. The Pansori approach takes up the past knowledge and becomes more integrated in daily life." (Ms. S. trainer for Medicine sans Frontières)
"The P.E. M. S. levels give a big awareness about the whole body. Listening to the body is a new concept for me. I got a deep understanding about the voice and sound. I can apply the mythical method in relation to our religion." (Ms. S. Co-director of National School of Nurses)
"As a nurse I have to help people to keep their health balance. This means also mental, social and spiritual balance. I could hum a melody, while feeding a patient by naso-castric tube. This training gave me a strong power that I can use in any situation." (Mr. R. Health Education Unit General Hospital)
