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Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 2/2018

01-04-2018 | Philosophical Exploration

A Closer Look at Transcendence and Its Relationship to Mental Health

Author: John R. Peteet

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 2/2018

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Abstract

Experiences of transcendence can promote growth, creativity and altruism, but often exist in tension with critical thought and can feature problematically in certain mental disorders. Identification of the core elements in the experience of transcendence-suspending disbelief, being moved or inspired, surrendering oneself and identifying within a larger context, can clarify its relationship to psychopathology, and the basis for a clinician’s role. To help individuals engage transcendent resources well, clinicians can help patients recognize how depression and trauma may interfere with engagement, masochistic and magical tendencies may distort healthy self-surrender, and vulnerability to social pressure may interfere with mature identification with a larger context or community.
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Metadata
Title
A Closer Look at Transcendence and Its Relationship to Mental Health
Author
John R. Peteet
Publication date
01-04-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0560-z

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