| Id | 596 | |
| Author | Bálint Á., Magyari J. | |
| Title | The use of bibliotherapy in revealing and addressing the spiritual needs of cancer patients | |
| Reference | Bálint Á., Magyari J.; The use of bibliotherapy in revealing and addressing the spiritual needs of cancer patients ;Religions vol:11 issue: 3.0 page: |
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| Keywords | Creative bibliotherapy; Group psychotherapy; Interactive bibliotherapy; Nonterminal cancer patients; Spiritual needs |
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| Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85081534415&doi=10.3390%2frel11030128&partnerID=40&md5=222c5e107fda8146c4ddae45b60a299c |
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| Abstract | 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. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. |
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