Empyrean rebirthing: Miracle or menace?

The purpose of this article is to alert human services professionals to the potential psychological and physiological harm which may result from participation in rebirthing, a process sponsored by the Science of Mind Church. The author provides a personal account of a rebirthing workshop as well as...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health
Main Author: Heape, Susan E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1984]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 1984, Volume: 23, Issue: 3, Pages: 229-236
Further subjects:B Service Professional
B Human Service Professional
B Personal Account
B Human Service
B Physiological Determinant
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to alert human services professionals to the potential psychological and physiological harm which may result from participation in rebirthing, a process sponsored by the Science of Mind Church. The author provides a personal account of a rebirthing workshop as well as an analysis of the physiological determinants of the experiences she had. Questions are raised regarding the ethics, safety, and responsibilities inherent in the promotion of an activity such as rebirthing.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/BF00990788