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Author Sersch, Michael J

Title Demons on the couch : spirit possession, exorcisms and the dsm-5 / by Michael J. Sersch
Published Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume)
Summary Belief in possession, including from demonic forces, has ancient roots and continues into the modern world, especially among certain communities. This has been shown in books, movies, places of worship, and in the therapy office. This book traces the global history of possession and looks at ways contemporary mental health professionals can help a person who believes themselves to be possessed. Written especially for clinicians, but interesting to a wide variety of readers, this book uses a variety of disciplines, including cultural studies, psychology, and personal experiences, to try and unde
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, March 26, 2019)
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Subject Psychiatry.
Personality disorders -- Diagnosis.
Personality disorders -- Treatment
Demoniac possession -- Psychological aspects
Demoniac possession -- Social aspects
Personality Disorders -- diagnosis
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Diseases.
MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
Demoniac possession -- Psychological aspects
Personality disorders -- Diagnosis
Personality disorders -- Treatment
Psychiatry
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781527524156
1527524159