Contemplative Prayer and its Use in Psychotherapy: A Theoretical Model
A comprehensive theoretical model of contemplative prayer and its use as an adjunct to psychotherapy is presented. The model is based on a review of the literature on prayer, mysticism, and meditation because contemplative prayer is related to all three areas. Contemplative prayer is defined as a pa...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Sage Publishing
1985
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Journal of psychology and theology
Anno: 1985, Volume: 13, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 172-181 |
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| Riepilogo: | A comprehensive theoretical model of contemplative prayer and its use as an adjunct to psychotherapy is presented. The model is based on a review of the literature on prayer, mysticism, and meditation because contemplative prayer is related to all three areas. Contemplative prayer is defined as a particular form of Christian prayer in which one gives one's full attention to relating to God in a passive, nondefensive, nondemanding, open way. It is concluded that contemplative prayer should be used as an adjunct to psychotherapy only when spiritual development is a treatment goal. Given a biblical understanding of the nature of prayer, it is inappropriate to use a form of prayer simply for desensitization or anxiety reduction. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1162 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009164718501300302 |