The compassionate intentions of illness /
By: Humphreys, Tony.
Contributor(s): Ruddle, Helen
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Publisher: Cork : Attic Press, 2010Description: ix, 149 pages ; 20 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780955226199 (pbk.); 9780955226199; 0955226198 (pbk.).Subject(s): Health -- Psychological aspects | Sick -- Psychology | Therapeutics, Suggestive | Diseases -- Psychological aspectsDDC classification: 615.5 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction : everybody experiences illness -- The self : the wise creator of illness -- Safe holding for open self-expression -- Illness is no different from other substitute behaviours created by self -- Causes and intentions of illness : separate but equal concerns -- Location and language of illness : metaphorical meanings -- Uncovering intentions : adult illnesses -- Uncovering intentions : childhood illnesses -- Finding compassionate caring -- Bibliography.
Despite advances in medical science there is never going to be a time when we can prevent against having the experience of illness. This book seeks to add to the alleviation of the suffering of illness, finding an understanding of the psychological meaning and purpose of that experience.