Maybe to treat? Co-operation between exorcist and psychologist Cover Image

Może jednak leczyć? O współpracy egzorcysty z psychologiem i psychiatrą
Maybe to treat? Co-operation between exorcist and psychologist

Author(s): Anna Ostaszewska
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Social Sciences, Psychology, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Misyjne Księży Sercanów
Keywords: exorcism;psychology;psychiatric;

Summary/Abstract: Psychological consultations for people who want to meet exorcists take place in the Psychological Aid Centre leaded by the Association of Christian Psychologists in Warsaw since 2000 year. Specific symptoms, spiritual decisions and psychological background are taken into account. Spiritual influences are caused especially by involvement into occult praxis. About 15 percent of people looking for exorcists are mentally ill, about 15 percent of them are psychically healthy, about 70 percent of them have also psychical problems. Psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment are suggested if needed.

  • Issue Year: 25/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 45-53
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English, Polish