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Abstract
Treating HIV disease through Psychosynthesis
P Vyras1, M Kissandraki1, N Papadopoulos1, G Papadopoulos2, D Brimis2, K Serafeimidou2, E Stavrakaki2, M Melissurgaki2, M Bunialetos2
1ELPIDA, Athens, Greece; 2Venizeleion Hospital, Herakleion, Greece
Issues: Psychosynthesis is a therapy system rooted in the beginnings of western depth psychology. It has become increasingly valued over the years for its contribution to understanding self-healing mechanisms.
Description: 26 persons living with HIV were regularly treated by trained psychosynthesis therapists over a period of one year. Specific techniques and exercises were applied for exploring the path to inner healing and self realisation as well as for generating psychological well being, rewarding relationships and a profound sense of self acceptance with openings to spiritual perspectives. By using meditation, guided imagery, affirmations and a spiritual diary patients in this experiment have dealt with putting intentionality into action, balancing the practical and transcendent aspects of their lives and attaining a sense of true healing to deep psychological cleavages.
Lessons learned: This method of working with people is comprehensive and inspiring. It enriches daily living by combining both a respect for every day life problems and a recognition of the higher reaches of human nature. These individuals were assisted to address existential questions and to bring together many divergent aspects of inner life.
Recommendation: Psychosynthesis should be more broadly used in complementary treatment of HIV. This therapeutic process can be a very powerful tool in coping with disease and maintaining good health.
The XIV International AIDS Conference
Abstract no.
WePeF6660
Suggested Citation
" P Vyras , , et al.
Treating HIV disease through Psychosynthesis
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Abstract no.
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