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Definition
Disruption in the life principle that pervades a person's entire being and that integrates and transcends one's biologic and psycho-social nature.
 
Related Factors
Separation from religious and cultural ties; challenged belief and value system, results of moral or ethical implications of therapy or result of intense suffering.
 
Characteristics
Treatment
The individual accepts his or her past life and whatever life has in store in the future.

Offered by Debra.

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