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Hidden Mission of the Psyche in Abuse and Addiction

Authors: Christian Gostecnik, Tanja Repic, Mateja Cvetek, Robert Cvetek

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2010

Abstract

Traumatic experiences can become the central mental content in our psychic structure and can deeply mark all our later perceptions and experiences of our surroundings. We can claim something similar also for addictions of all kinds. In this article, we will demonstrate that recurring traumatic experiences and abuse as well as addiction represent a hidden mission of psyche for resolution and a great cry of longing for salvation.

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Title: Hidden Mission of the Psyche in Abuse and Addiction
Authors: Christian Gostecnik
Tanja Repic
Mateja Cvetek
Robert Cvetek
Publication date: 01-09-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-009-9264-8

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