Healing principles: a model for the use of ritual in psychotherapy. (Research and Theory).

From: Counseling and Values | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

The author presents a model, based on 5 healing principles (i.e., centering, assessment, gathering energy, directing energy, and gratitude and closure), for using ritual in psychotherapy. Application of the model is illustrated in a case study of a neopagan ritual designed to assist the client in strengthening her sense of self, differentiating from her mother, and making a career decision. The author also suggests using the Healing Principle Ritual Therapy Model with other belief systems.

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