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A d d e n d U M I I

Charter: International Caritas Consortium

As a result of recent national and international developments in the use
of Caring Science Theory and Philosophy of Human Caring as a guide
to transformative work in nursing scholarship, education, and prac-
tice, a gathering of invited professionals is emerging. These are com-
mitted professionals who are authentically being-doing and advancing
the work in the world and who wish to convene to deepen the Caritas
Model, share their activities, and learn from each other.
The group has named itself the International Caritas Consortium.
Different institutions using this model host gatherings of these like-
minded professionals upon invitation from me. All are from institu-
tions in which the new caring-healing models are being implemented,
along with selected others who are advancing Caring Science scholar-
ship and practices. Anyone interested in participating can contact me
at jean.watson@uchsc.edu. Additional information is on the Caritas

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