Ethical and Therapeutic Reflections on a Survivor of the Seige at khe Sanh

Focuses on the ethical and therapeutic considerations inherent in working with a survivor of the seige at Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War. Applies theocentric ethics delineated by James Gustafson. Draws parallels between the normal drive toward self-sacrifice during time of war and the corresponding...

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Main Author: Denton, Donald D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 1988
In: The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1988, Volume: 42, Issue: 4, Pages: 309-317
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:Focuses on the ethical and therapeutic considerations inherent in working with a survivor of the seige at Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War. Applies theocentric ethics delineated by James Gustafson. Draws parallels between the normal drive toward self-sacrifice during time of war and the corresponding drive toward suicide in a combatant who is a sole survivor. Concludes with suggestions for psychotherapy along ethical and interpersonal avenues.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234098804200404