Psychological and Theological Dynamics in an Inpatient Psychiatric Chaplaincy Group
This article describes the structure and goals of chaplaincy groups in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The article also explores their therapeutic benefits for patients and offers a theological framework for thinking about the conversations that unfolded in these groups. The article focuses in par...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
[2011]
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Journal of religion and health
Year: 2011, Volume: 50, Issue: 4, Pages: 964-974 |
| Further subjects: | B
Chaplaincy
B Spirituality groups B Theological Reflection B Psychiatry |
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| Summary: | This article describes the structure and goals of chaplaincy groups in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The article also explores their therapeutic benefits for patients and offers a theological framework for thinking about the conversations that unfolded in these groups. The article focuses in particular on the value of discussion and reflection in a group setting, the significance of receiving and answering questions, and the experience of participating in a simple ritual to name hopes. |
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| ISSN: | 1573-6571 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/s10943-011-9500-x |