Spiritual Transformation of Han: Four Levels of Transference in Self Psychology

The purpose of this article is to research han (an oppressed feeling in Korea) through spiritual approaches including self psychology. Han is an oppressive feeling in Korean society. This han, caused by splitting, can be a place for the beginning of healing. One can invest one’s instinctual energy i...

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Main Author: Oh, Whachul (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2021
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2021, Volume: 75, Issue: 4, Pages: 267-273
Further subjects:B Han Indians
B transmuting internalization
B optimal frustration
B selfobject experiences
B Spiritual care
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to research han (an oppressed feeling in Korea) through spiritual approaches including self psychology. Han is an oppressive feeling in Korean society. This han, caused by splitting, can be a place for the beginning of healing. One can invest one’s instinctual energy in the right place in the feeble self, according to one’s deepest needs there, in that spot of fragility. Many Koreans have been suffering from a deceptive self-image and do not feel deserving of love or care because of the vicious han-ridden circle. If Koreans can attain healthy self-object experiences, they will no longer feel fragility in themselves
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/15423050211051971