Reflections on pastoral care experiences with couples facing the crisis of cervical cancer

Edward L Boye

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Reflections on pastoral care experiences with couples facing the crisis of cervical cancer

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Edward L Boye. Reflections On Pastoral Care Experiences with Couples Facing the Crisis of Cervical Cancer. Candler School of Theology of Emory University. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/326e2bac-f937-4e99-b1e1-3e8dd9b30de1?locale=en.

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E. L. Boye. Reflections on pastoral care experiences with couples facing the crisis of cervical cancer. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/326e2bac-f937-4e99-b1e1-3e8dd9b30de1?locale=en

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Edward L Boye. Reflections On Pastoral Care Experiences with Couples Facing the Crisis of Cervical Cancer. Candler School of Theology of Emory University. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/326e2bac-f937-4e99-b1e1-3e8dd9b30de1?locale=en.

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Edward L Boye

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This dissertation proposes a pastoral care ministry in a medical setting for couples dealing with cervical cancer. To support the goal of each couple developing a new functional homeostasis in their marital and family relationships, the model of ministry included: MD's psychosocial screening; brief pastoral contacts introducing the ministry; a psychosocial/spiritual 'holding environment' to process major fears/concerns about body image, sexual function/roles; and, emphasis on community support. Although the efficacy of the pastoral care interventions is perhaps best judged in the context of each couple's relationship, data from pre-counseling and evaluation questionnaires was analyzed. All five males and six females indicated on follow-up questionnaires that sharing their emotions during the treatment of cervical cancer with a counselor was 'very important' or 'moderately important.' Four males/three females validated that church/church community had been an 'invaluable' or 'large source of support'.

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