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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1. VerfasserIn: Hirschmann, Jo (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2011]
In: Journal of religion and health
Jahr: 2011, Band: 50, Heft: 4, Seiten: 964-974
weitere Schlagwörter:B Chaplaincy
B Spirituality groups
B Theological Reflection
B Psychiatry
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:1573-6571
Enthält:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-011-9500-x