THE PSYCHO-THERAPEUTICAL MANAGEMENT OF SUFFERING IN ORTHODOX SPIRITUALITY

Authors: Petronela Polixenia NISTOR

Abstract:

The present study – elaborated as a theological and psycho-spiritual approach – aims at evidencing one of the fundamental beliefs of Orthodox spirituality, frequently discussed in medical literature, as well, on the genesis and manifestation of suffering, types of suffering, on its psychospiritual management through acceptance and turning to good account, on the meaningful investment of a life of suffering, as well as on the complementary role of an interdisciplinary team in the treatment of any type of suffering: physical, psychic, moral, spiritual, existential or social.

Keywords:
  • interdisciplinarity.
  • pain
  • psychotherapy
  • spirituality
  • suffering