Four noble truths based problem solving: a therapeutic view. Issue 2 (7th February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Uthayaratana, Tanaphong; Taephant, Nattasuda; Pisitsungkagarn, Kullaya
• Is Part Of: Mental health, religion & culture. Volume 22:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 119
• Page End: 129
• Publication Date: 2019-02-07
• Subjects: Four noble truths based problem solving -- problem solving -- Theravada Buddhism -- Thai Pali Cannon -- counselling; Mental health -- Religious aspects -- Periodicals; Religion and culture -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Religious aspects -- Periodicals; Mentally ill -- Pastoral counseling of -- Periodicals; 306.461
• DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2018.1512565
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1367-4676

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper presents the application of the four noble truths based problem solving (FNTBPS) approach to supplement the contemporary and traditional Thai Theravada Buddhism literature on psychological healing. This paper outlines the core concept of FNTBPS, its key components and application, using an illustrated case example of Tom (ต้อม), a 50-year-old Thai man facing psychological problems due to his worsening eyesight. Lastly, this paper outlines the therapeutic implications of how an understanding of psychological healing via the knowledge of FNTBPS can be used for case formulation and treatment planning.