“The General's Abduction by Aliens from a UFO: Levels of Meaning of Alien Abduction Reports”

Author: Goldberg C.

Source: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, Volume 30, Number 3, 2000 , pp. 307-320(14)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

A case study is presented of a patient who claims to have been abducted by aliens from a distant planet. Four related levels of meaning for the patient's belief that he—and other “contactees”—were deducted is provided. These explanations can be categorized as: historical, moral, metaphorical, and psychological. A rationale is offered for the treatment of patients with alien abduction beliefs.

Keywords: UFO meaning; historical; moral; metaphorical; psychological

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Lobby C, 305 East 24 Street, New York, NY 10010

Publication date: 2000-01-01

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