Spiritual growth through journal writing as a therapeutic intervention with victims of post-traumatic stress disorder

Donald  A Amidon

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Spiritual growth through journal writing as a therapeutic intervention with victims of post-traumatic stress disorder

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Donald A Amidon. Spiritual Growth Through Journal Writing As a Therapeutic Intervention with Victims of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/85fc5170-5acb-4334-8875-bf412c5f3c8e.

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D. A. Amidon. Spiritual growth through journal writing as a therapeutic intervention with victims of post-traumatic stress disorder. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/85fc5170-5acb-4334-8875-bf412c5f3c8e

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Donald A Amidon. Spiritual Growth Through Journal Writing As a Therapeutic Intervention with Victims of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/85fc5170-5acb-4334-8875-bf412c5f3c8e.

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Donald A Amidon

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Abstract

This book describes the use of Intensive Journal Writing as a spiritual development mechanism for Vietnam War combat veterans who are Post-traumatic Stress Disorder victims.Chapter One describes the trauma of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and addresses the therapeutic task of healing. Chapter Two presents a description of the physiological and psychological effects of stress. Effective coping mechanisms and stress management techniques are evaluated. Chapter Three reviews the biblical concept of prayer and the implications of spiritual development for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder victims. Attention is drawn to the response of God to prayers of petition.Chapter Four reviews theological perspectives which pertain to Intensive Journal Writing as a psychological and spiritual development resource. As the revealed activity of God becomes the work of redemption, healing activity is defined.Chapter Five presents the Intensive Journal Writing technique of Ira Progoff. The use of this Journal Writing system as a part of a Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Rehabilitation Program is described. Special consideration is given to the spiritual dimension of journal development.Chapter Six demonstrates that Intensive Journal Writing is a productive means of spiritual development. The deepening character of Journal Writing is described as a method of stress reduction, spiritual development and healing.

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