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Healing Through Purpose: Using Founder Mode Entrepreneurial Experience (FMEE) as Exposure Therapy for Moral Scrupulosity OCD with a Transpersonal Psychology Perspective
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Abstract
The paper introduces the "Founder Mode Entrepreneurial Experience" (FMEE), a novel therapeutic framework rooted in transpersonal psychology that reimagines entrepreneurial engagement as exposure therapy for individuals with Moral Scrupulosity Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). FMEE emphasizes confronting ethical dilemmas, embracing imperfection, and navigating moral ambiguities through mission-driven entrepreneurial activities. This approach not only facilitates desensitization to scrupulosity-related triggers but also fosters resilience, self-efficacy, and a purpose-driven mindset. Integrating transpersonal practices such as mindfulness, altruism, and intuitive decision-making, FMEE bridges personal healing with meaningful social impact. The manuscript underscores FMEE's transformative potential as a practical and spiritually grounded intervention for reducing moral rigidity and fostering holistic well-being. Implications for OCD therapy, transpersonal psychology, and social entrepreneurship are discussed, along with future research directions at the intersection of psychology and mission-driven innovation.
Keywords
Founder Mode Entrepreneurial Experience, Moral Scrupulosity OCD, Exposure Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology, Self-Transcendence
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Zhu,Y. (2024). Healing Through Purpose: Using Founder Mode Entrepreneurial Experience (FMEE) as Exposure Therapy for Moral Scrupulosity OCD with a Transpersonal Psychology Perspective. Advances in Social Behavior Research,14,1-9.
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