Talk:Theophostic

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The text in the Theophostic page seemed to be merely advertising material for the TPM group, so I have deleted most of it. It needs to be re-written so that it contains substantiated material with references and sources. This is important because some people are of the view that TPM can be dangerous because of its treatment of memories as accurate recordings of historical events. While this may be sometimes be true, it is certainly not always the case. MatthewTStone 04:55, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Page looking for an expert! Looks like you deleted a lot of useful and fairly accurate information that someone familiar with the approach took time and effort to contribute from their own experience. The content deleted was not from any book or text about theophostic but was offering an honest explanation. The resulting page doesnt tell you anything, especially considering the vast range of really interesting stuff that theophostic touches on that you will not find elsewhere, I know I looked for years. As a potential 'expert' on TP I doubt if I would contribute, since I would not want my contribution to be slashed and burnt.

Theophostic definitely does not assume memories as accurate recordings of historical events, so this is an unfair criticism. Indeed specific guidelines are provided in this matter, it values the individual's experience and perception of their experience as most important in leading the individual to understand and resolve their own issues. Theophostic sensibly acknowledges the that the 'therapist' is not typically in a position to verify any facts so making judgements as to the historical accuracy of events is specifically downplayed and considered untenable.

One very common scenario observed is that people may find that they are working through issues using allegorical caricatures of their experiences which serve to cover more issues over broader scope than would be included within single particular memory. This is particularly true of thematic trauma's, that do not have their roots in one off experiences. User:KeithHodges

It certainly appears that someone wrote this from their own experience. However, the place for such writing is in a blog, perhaps. The article, apart from some Biblical references, did not quote any sources. Nor did it present a neutral point of view, or cover any of the many alternative – i.e. highly critical – views of the Theophostic movement and its concepts. That is why I reduced the article down to the basics, so that it can be built upon. MatthewTStone 10:30, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

It is incorrect to categorize TPM as being part of the Inner Healing Movement, that movement has its roots in evangelical/charismatic christian denominations. Ed Smith is a Southern Baptist and does not have affiliation with the Inner Healing movement. The inner healing movements' published books and teachings are primarily annecdotal. TPM presents clear cause and effect principles which practicioners may apply.

TPM is completely non-directed, TPM does not dig up memories. The recipient is simply asked if they would be willing to allow their mind to connect to the place which is the source of their current distress.

This page really needs re-writing from scratch, but it will be very hard to do TPM justice. Would it be permissable to include a case study? User:KeithHodges

I agree that the page needs a re-write that includes all points of view. I'd say go ahead and include a case study, provided it has been published by a reasonably reliable source. Perhaps summarise it in the text of the article and then provide a link to the original document. MatthewTStone (talk) 20:44, 14 March 2008 (UTC)