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Witchcraft and psychotherapy.

J S Neki, B Joinet, N Ndosi

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |August 1, 1986
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    Understanding witchcraft beliefs in psychotherapy is crucial. Therapists can leverage cultural empathy and adapt the witchcraft system

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Cultural Anthropology
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Belief in witchcraft is prevalent in certain cultures.
    • Witchcraft beliefs serve social and personal defense functions.
    • These beliefs can manifest within psychotherapy sessions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the nature and socio-psychological functions of witchcraft beliefs in therapy.
    • To identify therapeutic possibilities arising from understanding these beliefs.
    • To examine the ethical considerations and therapeutic strategies for addressing witchcraft ideation.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of clinical case material.
    • Exploration of cultural and psychological dimensions of witchcraft.
    • Review of therapeutic approaches integrating cultural understanding.

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    Main Results:

    • Witchcraft beliefs present unique challenges and opportunities in psychotherapy.
    • Cultural empathy is essential for understanding patients' witchcraft ideation.
    • Therapeutic relationships can be built around the folk-image of witchdoctors, utilizing transference dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapists should approach witchcraft beliefs with cultural sensitivity and empathy.
    • Appropriating functional dynamics from the witchcraft system can enhance therapeutic relevance.
    • Ethical referral to traditional healers is not advised, but their symbolic role can be therapeutically utilized.