The Use of Bibliotherapy in Revealing and Addressing the Spiritual Needs of Cancer Patients
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3473619 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ágnes Bálint (0000-0001-6964-6430, Debrecen Reformed Theological University, corresponding author), Judit Magyari |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 128 |
| Publication date | 2020-03-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel11030128 |
| OpenAlex | W3012371264 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 21 |
Assessing and addressing spiritual needs is a key factor in the quality of life and overall wellbeing of cancer patients. However, the evolution and diversification of assessment tools has not automatically been followed by their successful implementation; thus, addressing unmet needs continues to be a concern. In this paper, we examine the place of bibliotherapy (also called reading therapy or poetry therapy) as a group intervention in the oncological setting in revealing spiritual needs. We show that it represents not only a useful intervention but may also provide instant relief and reduce spiritual suffering. Bibliotherapy understood and practiced as a subtle balance of texts and group processes alleviates cognitive and emotional symptoms of a spiritual concern and facilitates finding meaning in life in general and illness in particular. As an intervention, it is effective, affordable and attractive; moreover, it equips patients receiving treatment and rehabilitation with the lifelong skill of reflective reading. Bibliotherapy is easily tailored to almost any needs and promotes self-expression, which provides spiritual fulfillment in itself
Bibliotherapy · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Medicine · Mental Health via Writing · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Rehabilitation
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |