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Musical Encounters with Dying
Stories and Lessons
Music therapy can be a profound physical, emotional and spiritual support at the end of life. This book looks at a wide variety of cases, explaining how music therapy can be used effectively. It highlights particular components of working with this group, such as creating a therapeutic relationship, helping patients to reach final goals, working within cultural contexts and dealing with... more »
2013, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-936-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: adults, bereavement, community care, complementary therapies, counselling, creative therapies, death, dementia, depression, expressive therapies, grief, health care, mental health, music therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care, spirituality
Palliative Care, Ageing and Spirituality
A Guide for Older People, Carers and Families
This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying. more »
2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-290-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: bereavement, carers, counselling, death, dementia, grief, health care, mental health, nursing, older people, palliative care, pastoral care, social care, spirituality
Spiritual Care at the End of Life
The Chaplain as a 'Hopeful Presence'
This book examines the services that chaplains provide to dying patients and the unique relationship that palliative care staff construct with people at the end of life. It explores the nature of hope when faced with the inevitable and develops a theory of spiritual care rooted in relationship that has implications for all healthcare professionals. more »
2011, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-199-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: grief, mental health, palliative care, pastoral care, practical theology, spirituality, theology
Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences
A Handbook for Clinicians
This accessible guide to near-death experience (NDE) provides an overview of the nature of the phenomenon and the theory and evidence underlying it. With contributions from eminent experts, it provides any professional who may come into contact with someone who has experienced an NDE with the knowledge they need to understand and help. more »
2011, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-149-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: counselling, death, health care, mental health, nursing, palliative care, paranormal psychology, practical theology, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, social work, spirituality
What Makes a Good Nurse
Why the Virtues are Important for Nurses
Derek Sellman sets the case for re-establishing the primacy of the virtues that underpin the practice of nursing in order to address the question: what makes a good nurse? He provides those in the caring professions with an explanation of why and how nurses should strive to cultivate these virtues, as well as the implications of this for practice. more »
2011, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-932-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: health care, mental health, nursing, palliative care, practical theology, spirituality
Speaking of Dying
A Practical Guide to Using Counselling Skills in Palliative Care
Heyse-Moore draws on his wealth of experience as a trained counsellor and palliative medicine specialist, he covers difficult subjects such as breaking the news of terminal illness to a patient, euthanasia and the effect of working with patients on carers. This hands-on guide will be an invaluable companion to anyone working in palliative care. more »
2008, Paperback: £18.99/ $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-678-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: bereavement, counselling, dementia, health care, mental health, older people, palliative care, practical theology, spirituality
Prayer in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Exploring a Hidden Meaningful Dimension
Gubi argues that philosophically, all counselling can be regarded as prayer, particularly when working at relational depth; that prayer plays an important part in maintaining many mainstream counsellors' well-being and, with considered ethical awareness, prayer can be integrated ethically into counselling when working with people of faith. more »
2007, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-519-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: counselling, palliative care, practical theology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, spirituality, theology
Nearing Death Awareness
A Guide to the Language, Visions, and Dreams of the Dying
This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. more »
2007, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-857-3, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp
Keywords: bereavement, counselling, death, mental health, palliative care, paranormal psychology, practical theology, spirituality, theology
Making Sense of Spirituality in Nursing and Health Care Practice
An Interactive Approach
2nd edition
This new edition of an established introductory guide to spirituality and health care practice draws extensively on case studies illustrating the application of theory to practice. It encourages the exploration, through reflective activities, of what spirituality means, both to patients and to the healthcare professionals caring for them. more »
2006, Paperback: £16.99/ $28.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-365-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 216pp
Keywords: bereavement, health care, mental health, nursing, older people, palliative care, practical theology, spirituality, theology
Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life
This book explores the spiritual dimension of ageing and investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues. Focusing on the experience of nursing home residents and anecdotes gathered in interviews, MacKinlay sensitively presents the struggles facing older people in need of care. more »
2006, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-231-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: health care, older people, palliative care, practical theology, psychoanalysis, spirituality, theology
Ageing, Spirituality and Well-being
This book explores how well-being is not about physical health alone; having purpose in life and continual spiritual growth are vital elements for older individuals. This book provides guidance on how the particular spiritual needs of this age group can be defined and addressed, and how meaningful care and support can be given. more »
2003, Paperback: £19.99/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-167-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: older people, palliative care, practical theology, spirituality, theology
Spirituality and Ageing
Spirituality and Ageing presents the experience of ageing as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and affirmation of life. The contributors are religious and spiritual leaders and ethical thinkers from a range of different backgrounds. They define 'spirituality' as the fulfilment of the universal human need for purpose, values and relationships. more »
1998, Paperback: £25.00/ $39.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-631-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 196pp
Keywords: older people, palliative care, practical theology, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, spirituality, theology
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