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ERIC Number: EJ749727
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Oct
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0160-7960
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Spirituality: A Coping Mechanism in the Lives of Adults with Congenital Disabilities
Specht, Jacqueline A.; King, Gillian A.; Willoughby, Colleen; Brown, Elizabeth G.; Smith, Linda
Counseling and Values, v50 n1 p51 Oct 2005
The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the perspective of individuals with congenital disabilities about spirituality as a coping mechanism during crucial times in their lives, Qualitative analysis of interviews assessing turning points in the lives of 15 adults (6 women and 9 men; M = 37 years) with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, or attention deficit disorder was performed to determine how spirituality assisted them at these crucial times. Four recurring themes were identified: God as a guiding force, inner strength, meaning in life, and appropriateness of the use of spirituality in counseling, The authors discuss their findings and the use of spirituality in counseling adults with congenital disabilities.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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