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Existential Suffering in Palliative Care: An Existential Positive Psychology Perspective
Paul T P Wong1, Timothy T F Yu2
1Department of Psychology, Trent University, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|September 28, 2021
Summary
Existential positive psychology (PP 2.0) offers a new approach to palliative care, focusing on transforming suffering and cultivating spiritual growth. This holistic model, integrating meaning therapy, supports healing and wellbeing for patients and their communities.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Healthcare Innovation
- Palliative Care
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted healthcare system limitations.
- There is a growing need for holistic, community-based care models.
- Palliative care requires innovative frameworks to address patient needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose existential positive psychology (PP 2.0) as a framework for palliative care.
- To explore the integration of meaning therapy and CALM Therapy in palliative counselling.
- To examine the role of suffering transformation in achieving wellbeing and flourishing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research and clinical practice.
- Application of PP 2.0 principles to palliative care.
- Outline of treatment objectives and intervention strategies for integrative meaning therapy (IMT).
Main Results:
- Existential suffering is foundational for healing and wellbeing, particularly in end-of-life care.
- PP 2.0's emphasis on transforming suffering and cultivating spiritual capabilities is effective.
- Holistic palliative care requires integrating inner resources with family, staff, and community support.
Conclusions:
- Existential positive psychology (PP 2.0) provides a robust framework for enhancing palliative care.
- Integrative meaning therapy (IMT) offers effective strategies for dialectical palliative counselling.
- A holistic, community-supported approach, symbolized by the healing wheel, is essential for optimal palliative care.
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