Is it true that the rural soul calls? What makes sense?

Psychological perspective of "calling for the soul"

There is another custom in rural areas in many parts of our country. When an ignorant child is frightened by an accident, such as being frightened by a dog or other things outdoors, adults usually come to the place where the child is frightened during the day at night, shout the child's name, tell him not to be afraid, and then shout, "Come back, come back!" Sometimes some paper money is burned to worship heaven and earth. What's more, a respected old man will be invited to "scare" the children, that is, draw some symbols to ward off evil spirits in the air on the face of the sleeping children, with the aim of bringing the soul back. Whether these practices are really effective and what is the scientific basis remains to be carefully studied, but this practice has been circulating for many years, but there is no doubt.

Many people think that the practice of "evoking souls" and "frightening people" is purely superstitious and useless. But is it really that simple? It can be said that "Call the Soul" has its negative and positive aspects.

First, through the "calling the soul", for adults, it shows a kind of love for children. After the child is frightened, even if the adults don't scream, the "soul" won't fall off, and the child will naturally get better the next day or at most every few days. If the "soul" really fell, did you call it back? As for children, he (she) will think that my family likes me very much and cares about me very much, and will be greatly comforted psychologically and will gradually forget this unpleasant thing; If a child is frightened and adults turn a blind eye to it, or even scold it, then the child's psychology will be deeply hurt, thinking that adults hate him, which will lead to hatred for parents or other family members, so "calling the soul" can make children love their parents and family more. A healthy parent-child relationship can be established between children and their families, which is conducive to the healthy development of children's personality.

Secondly, if we discuss "calling for the soul" from the perspective of psychoanalysis, we can see that our Chinese nation has long noticed the psychological trauma suffered in childhood. Without timely and effective treatment, it may affect the healthy development of his personality. The influence of this kind of trauma will lurk in his heart and may lead to the root of neurosis in the future, which is also the problem to be discussed in this paper.

Now we know that there is a great difference in understanding between children and adults. Therefore, the psychological trauma of childhood does not come from the judgment of adults, nor is it based on the experience of adults, but from the eyes of children, which is the self-evaluation of children. Some things are very childish and ridiculous for us adults, but they are unusual for children. Just like the above example, being startled by a dog will never be taken seriously by adults, but it will leave an indelible mark on children's hearts. Pathological psychology tells us that childhood experiences have a great influence on people's personality and mental illness. Current disease symptoms and their formation can be attributed to the past, and even can be traced back to childhood. If the traumatic experience of childhood is not treated in time, it will be suppressed into unconsciousness and become the crux or root of illness in the future. Since ancient times, there has been a saying in China that "when you are three years old, you can look at seven years old, and when you are seven, you can look at your whole life". Part of it is that your childhood environment and experience have a great influence on the formation of your character.

Through the folk phenomenon of "calling the soul", eliminating its unscientific components and developing it, we can turn it into a scientific psychological treatment method for children. In this way, for children who are frightened by accidents, we can ask their parents or their most trusted people to give a scientific explanation of such incidents from the perspective of children, supplemented by the most cordial comfort, so as to eliminate their fears. In the future, when they encounter similar incidents, they will not only be afraid, but also know how to deal with them. If the degree of trauma is serious, it can be supplemented with mild drug treatment at the doctor's suggestion. Or find a psychologist for psychotherapy to eliminate the stumbling block in the process of healthy personality growth.