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Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 3/2014

01-06-2014 | Psychological Exploration

Authenticity and Healing

Author: Michael D. McGee

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2014

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Abstract

Caring and compassion cannot be faked. These are not actions we perform mechanically but states of being that flow from within to make healing connection with others in need. To be authentically healing requires that we live authentic lives. This paper describes what it means to be authentic from a psychospiritual perspective, discusses the components of authentic caring and ends with an exploration of ways to cultivate the authenticity of our lives in general and in our efforts to heal others.
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Metadata
Title
Authenticity and Healing
Author
Michael D. McGee
Publication date
01-06-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2014
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-014-9835-1

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