Abstract: This study utilizes a quasi-experimental Design to determine the effects of induced therapeutic crying. This study presents the findings of quasi-experimental design between two non-equivalent groups: the crier group and the non-crier group on the effects of Induced Therapeutic Crying on an improved state of emotionality. The findings of this study reveals (1) that there was significant difference between the crier group and the non-crier group concerning the immediate cathartic effect and the perceived health promoting benefits of crying, (2) common emotional experiences, (3) Mood Improvement immediately after a crying episode.
Keywords: Emotional healing, Induced Therapeutic Crying, Catharsis, hypnosis.
Title: Emotional Healing Through Induced Therapeutic Crying: A Mixed Method Approach
Author: Reynold Varela
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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