Spiritual Care with Appalachians: Beyond Stereotypes

Stereotypes of Appalachians can persist in our collective imaginations. This article addresses such stereotypes as unfounded. The historical origin of these stereotypes is identified. Alternate images of positive values and characteristics of Appalachian people are presented. Recommendations for spi...

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Main Author: Easterling, Larry Wayne (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2014
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2014, Volume: 68, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-14
Further subjects:B Spiritual care
B Appalachians
B Positive Appalachian Values
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Summary:Stereotypes of Appalachians can persist in our collective imaginations. This article addresses such stereotypes as unfounded. The historical origin of these stereotypes is identified. Alternate images of positive values and characteristics of Appalachian people are presented. Recommendations for spiritual care are outlined consistent with the characteristics of the Appalachian population.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/154230501406800105