Women's Ecofeminist Spirituality: Origins and Applications to Psychotherapy.
J Santamaría-Dávila, L M Cantera-Espinosa, M Blanco-Fernández, E Cifre-Gallego
Explore 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2018.05.004 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Ecofeminism Gender Spirituality |
| Key points | Argues that neo-pagan, neo-shamanic, and psycho-spiritual women's movements in Western countries, collectively termed "ecofeminist spirituality," have identifiable ideological, historical, and cultural origins and can serve psychotherapeutic functions, with specific tools and fields of application described. |
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to theoretically explore the origins and possible psychotherapeutic applications of some neo-pagan, neo-shamanic, or psycho-spiritual women's movements that are currently spreading in Western countries. In spite of their great diversity, they are all encompassed within the term "ecofeminist spirituality." This article analyzes their ideological, historical, and cultural origins, placing special emphasis on their psychotherapeutic role and describing the main tools and fields of application.