A Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Psychological Benefits of a Daily Examen-Based Practice.
Journal of Religion and Health April 1, 2025 Thomas G. Plante, David B. Feldman, Jacqueline Ge et al. 6 citations
This is a randomized controlled trial of an Examen-based practice, an intervention reflecting a five-step daily reflection and prayer practice developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Catholic Jesuit order. Like other practices (e.g., mindfulness, yoga), this practice can be used as a spiritual or secular intervention to help people with a variety of challenges and stressors. In this...