TL;DR: Murphy and Murphy as mentioned in this paper described the Orisha Tradition in Cuba: Santeria/Regla de Ocha and the Afro-Cuban Religious Traditions of Regla de Palo and the Abakua Secret Society.
Abstract: Acknowledgments Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Foreword Joseph M. Murphy, Georgetown University Introduction 1 Historical Background 2 The Orisha Tradition in Cuba: Santeria/Regla de Ocha 3 The Afro-Cuban Religious Traditions of Regla de Palo and the Abakua Secret Society 4 Haitian Vodou 5 Obeah, Myal, and Quimbois 6 Rastafarianism 7 Espiritismo: Creole Spiritism in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the United States Glossary Notes Works Cited Index About the Authors
TL;DR: A model involving a dynamic spectrum of belief by Latinos in the spiritual traditions of Santeria and Espiritismo is proposed as replacement for the more static prevalence model, and implications for research and practice are discussed.
Abstract: A model involving a dynamic spectrum of belief by Latinos in the spiritual traditions of Santeria and Espiritismo is proposed as replacement for the more static prevalence model. The issue of clinical responsiveness to such material is examined and illustrated, and implications for research and practice are discussed.
TL;DR: For God and Nation: Protestantism in the Colonial Caribbean 5 Creole African Traditions: Santeria, Palo Monte, Abakua, Vodou, and Espiritismo 6 Afro-Christian Faiths: Revival Zion and Spiritual Baptists 7 Mainline and Sideline: Post-Independence Mainline Protestantism and Pentecostalism 8 Migration and Revitalization: Hinduism, Islam, and Rastafarianism 9 Legitimation, Indigenization, and Contextualization Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index about the Authors as mentioned in this paper
Abstract: Acknowledgments 1 Introduction : Caribbean Crossroads: Historical and Theoretical Considerations 2 Amerindians and Spanish Catholics in Contact 3 Early Colonial Catholicism 4 For God and Nation: Protestantism in the Colonial Caribbean 5 Creole African Traditions: Santeria, Palo Monte, Abakua, Vodou, and Espiritismo 6 Afro-Christian Faiths: Revival Zion and Spiritual Baptists 7 Mainline and Sideline: Post-Independence Mainline Protestantism and Pentecostalism 8 Migration and Revitalization: Hinduism, Islam, and Rastafarianism 9 Legitimation, Indigenization, and Contextualization Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index About the Authors
TL;DR: Issues confronting the traditionally-trained psychotherapist who is working with a Puerto Rican population are considered, with a focus on the functional relationship of Puerto Rican espiritismo and mainstream psychotherapy.
Abstract: Issues confronting the traditionally-trained psychotherapist who is working with a Puerto Rican population are considered, with a focus on the functional relationship of Puerto Rican espiritismo and mainstream psychotherapy. An attempt is made to provide a therapeutic framework for the mental health clinician working within both cultural systems.