Die rol van die vader by veralgemeende angsversteuring
The role of the father in generalised anxiety disorder While the behavioural sciences have done much research on generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), a justifiable pastoral therapeutic approach, combined with unique etiological insights into a therapy for the individual who suffers from it, is n...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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2007-07-01
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| Series: | In die Skriflig |
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| Online Access: | https://indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/294 |
| Summary: | The role of the father in generalised anxiety disorder
While the behavioural sciences have done much research on generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), a justifiable pastoral therapeutic approach, combined with unique etiological insights into a therapy for the individual who suffers from it, is needed. In this study the correlation between the individual’s father image and her/his image of God, as well as its influence on the development of GAD is researched. The correlation between father- and God images and the symptomatology of GAD are graphically indicated. It highlights the phenomenon that a negative father image, which leads to a distortion of the individual’s image of God, results in existential insecurity. This deprivation of security is identified as a causal factor for GAD. Some suggestions concerning pastoral therapy to people suffering from GAD are offered. |
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| ISSN: | 1018-6441 2305-0853 |