A Phenomenological Model of Therapeutic Exorcism for Dissociative Identity Disorder
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20331850 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dennis L Bull (Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, Texas, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 131-139 |
| Publication date | 2001-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology and Theology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-6471 • E-ISSN: 2328-1162 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/009164710102900204 |
| OpenAlex | W2793222184 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 11 |
This article proposes a phenomenological model of therapeutic exorcism of demons for dissociative identity disorder by using the patient's view of perceived demons and empowering them to use their own spirituality to expel them. The history and literature is reviewed that shows potential negative and positive therapeutic results of exorcism. It is postulated that positive outcomes may occur by using noncoercive methods, understanding dissociative dynamics, and using the patient's own world view. The distinction between alter versus demon is left to the patient. Two short case studies are presented as well as a discussion of ethical and legal issues
Aesthetics · Alternative medicine · Demon · Dissociative identity disorder · Epistemology · Exorcism · Identity (music) · Psychoanalysis · Psychotherapist · Spirituality · Theology · Therapeutic relationship · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Medicine · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Philosophy · Psychology · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
| Citations per year | 0.43 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2012 - 2026 (15) |
| Highly cited | No |