Carrying the Pain: The Journey from Suffering to Transformationâ[euro]"Perspectives from Shakespearean Tragedy and Pastoral Care

This paper proposes an admittedly difficult thesis that emotional pain and suffering can be good news. Rather than denying and running from emotional pain and suffering, we suggest embracing and carrying the pain. Through academic and spiritual writings, an observation of Hamletâ[euro](TM)s tragic s...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health 2013-06, Vol.52 (2), p.467
Main Authors: Minton, Mary E, Antonen, Kathy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drama
Emotions
Pastoral counseling
Religion & psychology
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Spirituality
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Summary:This paper proposes an admittedly difficult thesis that emotional pain and suffering can be good news. Rather than denying and running from emotional pain and suffering, we suggest embracing and carrying the pain. Through academic and spiritual writings, an observation of Hamletâ[euro](TM)s tragic suffering, an examination of pastoral care case study data, and a B.L.E.S.S. acronym, this paper proposes that within the experience of suffering lies the transformative potential for meaning and fullness.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0022-4197
1573-6571
DOI:10.1007/s10943-011-9495-3