Spiritual care with Appalachians: beyond stereotypes

Stereotypes of Appalachians can persist in our collective imaginations. This article addresses such stereotypes as unfounded. The historical origin of these stereotypes is identified. Alternate images of positive values and characteristics of Appalachian people are presented. Recommendations for spi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journal of pastoral care & counseling 2014-03, Vol.68 (1-2), p.5-5
1. Verfasser:	Easterling, Larry Wayne
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Appalachian Region Attitude to Health - ethnology Female Health administration Humans Male Rural Population Social Perception Spiritual Therapies - methods Spirituality Stereotyping
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Zusammenfassung:	Stereotypes of Appalachians can persist in our collective imaginations. This article addresses such stereotypes as unfounded. The historical origin of these stereotypes is identified. Alternate images of positive values and characteristics of Appalachian people are presented. Recommendations for spiritual care are outlined consistent with the characteristics of the Appalachian population.
ISSN:	1542-3050