The Use of Sacred Story in a Psychiatry Spirituality Group

Describes the philosophy and methodology for using sacred stories from several religious traditions with psychiatric patients. Notes how chaplains are integrated into a psychiatric unit's interdisciplinary team. Details how sacred stories are selected for use in a spirituality group, how patien...

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Published in:The Journal of pastoral care
Authors: Kidd, Robert A. (Author) ; Maripolsky, Virginia (Author) ; Smith, Patricia P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2001
In: The Journal of pastoral care
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:Describes the philosophy and methodology for using sacred stories from several religious traditions with psychiatric patients. Notes how chaplains are integrated into a psychiatric unit's interdisciplinary team. Details how sacred stories are selected for use in a spirituality group, how patients are screened for participation, and how the group is facilitated. Demonstrates the benefit and value patients and staff derive from a spirituality group on a psychiatric unit.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234090105500402