• Lalchungnung B. Gangte

Terminal illness presents enormous challenges that go beyond physical decline, including experiences of pain, fear, depression, and anxiety associated with impending death. It is not just an individual concern but a family illness, profoundly affecting the lives of all family members when one of them is diagnosed. This paper addresses the psycho-social and spiritual impact of terminal illness by examining a case study from Manipur with special reference to a patient with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The analysis of the case study also found that they are not aware of the benefit of seeking professional counselor or help. The role of a pastoral counsellor is vital, providing support at every stage of the illness by addressing the psychosocial and spiritual dimensions. This study suggests Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an appropriate therapeutic counselling approach in such crises which can be integrated with resources from pastoral care to acquire strategies for coping mechanisms and manage the stress of life-threatening illness.

Terminal Illness with Special Reference to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma: Implications for Pastoral Care and Counselling

"Terminal Illness with Special Reference to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma: Implications for Pastoral Care and Counselling", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.l256-l264, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505C14.pdf

"Terminal Illness with Special Reference to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma: Implications for Pastoral Care and Counselling", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppl256-l264, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505C14.pdf