How should therapists respond to client accounts of out-of-body experience?
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies 2012 DOI: 10.24972/ijts.2012.31.1.75 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Literature review Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | Argues that person-centered dialogue and guided visualization are valuable counseling approaches for working with clients who have had out-of-body experiences, potentially facilitating therapeutic integration despite therapists' possible reluctance. |
Abstract
During an out-of-body experience (OBE) a person experiences their center of consciousness from a spatial location that is distinctly different to their physical body. Prior research has suggested that psychologists and psychotherapists may be reluctant to discuss the content of their clients OBE accounts due to a lack of understanding about the nature of these experiences. Yet, other research has highlighted the substantial value of discussing OBEs in the therapeutic process. This paper examines the literature in order to assess the value of utilizing person-centered dialogue and guided visualisation as counselling approaches for working with clients who have had OBEs.
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