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Testimony ceremonies in Asia: Integrating spirituality in testimonial therapy for torture survivors in India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

Authors :
Agger, Inger
Igreja, Victor
Kiehle, Rachel
Polatin, Peter
Source :
Transcultural Psychiatry. Jul-Sep2012, Vol. 49 Issue 3/4, p568-589. 22p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article reflects on a study conducted to explore the therapeutic impact of including culturally and religiously adapted ceremonies within testimonial therapy with torture survivors. It discusses on the development of testimonial therapy, Asian healing practice and interception, embodied spirituality and healing. It suggests a need to study the potential benefit of including mindfulness, an embodied approach facilitating interception, and other spiritual practices into trauma treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13634615
Volume :
49
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Transcultural Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
82507454
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1363461512447138