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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
After the Suicide
Helping the Bereaved to Find a Path from Grief to Recovery
This accessible book provides complete guidance for those working with the suicide bereaved. It addresses why the suicide happened, how suicide survivors commonly react and cope, and where support can be found. Drawing on the testimonies of suicide survivors and research, it will help the bereaved move forwards on their path from grief to recovery. more »
2011, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-211-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: addiction, bereavement, counselling, death, depression, grief, mental health, pastoral care, practical theology, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy, resilience, social care, social work, suicide, theology, trauma
The Ethic of Traditional Communities and the Spirit of Healing Justice
Studies from Hollow Water, the Iona Community, and Plum Village
In this groundbreaking international comparative study on healing justice, the author examines a number of traditional communities. Sawatsky identifies the common patterns, themes, and imagination which these communities share. These commonalities among those that practice healing justice are then examined for their implications for wider society. more »
2009, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-687-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: offenders, practical theology, restorative justice, social work law, theology
Recovery from Depression Using the Narrative Approach
A Guide for Doctors, Complementary Therapists and Mental Health Professionals
The book explores people's experiences of depression, recovery and available treatments. Ridge explains how, by selecting a variety of 'narrative tools', such as talking therapies, people can take control of their condition. By choosing more helpful narratives, they can gain a greater insight into depression, self-management and long-term recovery. more »
2008, Paperback: £19.99/ $38.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-575-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: complementary therapies, depression, health care, mental health, practical theology, psychiatry, psychology, theology
The Art of Helping Others
Being Around, Being There, Being Wise
When searching for someone to help them reflect upon and improve their lives, people tend to be drawn towards those who are compassionate, committed and wise. This book is aimed at those who recognise these qualities in themselves and wish to develop their capacity to engage with and help others. more »
2008, Paperback: £17.99/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-638-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: counselling, practical theology, psychology, theology
Ageing, Disability and Spirituality
Addressing the Challenge of Disability in Later Life
This collection examines theological and ethical issues of ageing, disability and spirituality, with an emphasis on how ageing affects people who have mental health and developmental disabilities. The book presents ways of moving towards more effective relationships between carers and older people with disabilities. more »
2008, Paperback: £19.99/ $37.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-584-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: disability, older people, practical theology, social work, spirituality, theology
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
Spirituality, Ethics and Care
The author argues that the strong connections between moral meaning and spirituality are often not reflected in the health and social care literature. Using case studies and examples from everyday situations, the author provides a practical framework for incorporating spirituality into ethical decision-making and care. more »
2007, Paperback: £19.99/ $31.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-498-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: counselling, health care, practical theology, 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
Medicine of the Person
Faith, Science and Values in Health Care Provision
Informed by the principle of 'medicine of the person', the contributors argue for a medical practice which takes account of spirituality, ethics and theology in keeping with the ideas and beliefs of Paul Tournier, an influential Swiss GP whose thinking has had a substantial impact on routine patient care relevant to national health services. more »
2006, Paperback: £22.99/ $37.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-397-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: health care, mental health, practical theology, religious education, 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
Dealing with Death
A Handbook of Practices, Procedures and Law
2nd edition
Dealing with Death is a comprehensive and authoritative source of information for professionals on the procedures, laws and cultural customs that should be observed when someone dies. This completely updated and expanded second edition takes into account changes in UK law and the impact of the Harold Shipman and Alder Hey enquiries. more »
2006, Paperback: £40.00/ $79.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-381-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 352pp
Keywords: bereavement, counselling, death, health care, mental health, palliative care, practical theology, social care, social work, social work law, theology
Talking About Spirituality in Health Care Practice
A Resource for the Multi-Professional Health Care Team
Gillian White draws on her experiences and proposes that multi-professional health care teams should talk about spirituality in challenging but safe environments to develop shared understanding of it, and to increase their confidence about integrating spiritual care into their daily practise. more »
2006, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-305-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: counselling, health 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
Working Ethics
How to Be Fair in a Culturally Complex World
Working Ethics sets out an ethical foundation for professionals and for the professions in a modern, culturally complex society. Rowson shows how this ethical framework can enable professionals to work more effectively, earn trust, mutual support and respect, and how it can foster democratic ideals in the workplace and community. more »
2006, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-750-5, royal, 208pp
Keywords: disability law, education, health care, practical theology, psychiatry, social work law, theology
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