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The therapeutic nature of anomalous events: a union of positive psychology and parapsychology

Cooper, C. E. (2016) The therapeutic nature of anomalous events: a union of positive psychology and parapsychology. Paper presented to: 2nd Applied Positive Psychology Symposium, Buckinghamshire New University, 2016-05-21 - 2016-05-21.

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Abstract:
Aside from exploring the ontology of anomalous abilities and experiences through the study of parapsychology, the recent re-emergence of clinical parapsychology has allowed researchers to explore the impact of anomalous events on those who encounter them, through spontaneous cases investigation methods, or via the counselling and therapy setting. From this new avenue of research outlook, and reflecting on laboratory experiments of psychic phenomena, links can clearly be made to positive psychology with how people face and perceive anomalous events. Various positive gains have been identified as being fostered as a result of anomalous experiences, which help with personal growth, resilience and coping, especially in the case of bereavement and related phenomena encountered in such stages of life. This paper will briefly consider the findings of such studies and the increasing relationship between parapsychology and positive psychology.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Anomalous experiences, Positive psychology, Therapy
Creators:
Cooper, C. E.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
21 May 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 98-107
Journal or Publication Title:
2nd Applied Positive Psychology Symposium
Event Title:
2nd Applied Positive Psychology Symposium
Event Dates:
2016-05-21 - 2016-05-21
Place of Publication:
GBR
Event Location:
Buckinghamshire New University
Event Type:
Other
Number of Pages:
10
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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