Silence as Creative Therapy: A Contemplative Approach to Pastoral Care
John H. Morgan
Journal of pastoral care December 1, 1975 DOI: 10.1177/002234097502900406 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the Quaker tradition of silence offers a meaningful medium for pastoral care and proposes that silence holds therapeutic value for pastoral leaders in their work of care. |
Abstract
The Quaker experience of the medium of silence for pastoral care has a long tradition, and, in a brief way, this paper attempts to point out the meaning of silence from the point of view of Quakers and the value of silence as a therapeutic medium for the pastoral leader.