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Inclusive Judaism
The Changing Face of an Ancient Faith
Jonathan Romain and David Mitchell. Foreword by Maureen Lipman
A collection of personal stories of British Jews that uncovers a religious revolution and re-defines the meaning of Judaism in the 21st century. It presents a marriage of tradition and modernity and depicts how a community that has been part of the British religious landscape for centuries is changing. Learn MoreJan 2020, Paperback / softback, 7.72in x 5.12in / 196mm x 130mm, 240pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 9781785925443 -
Chaplaincy and the Soul of Health and Social Care
Fostering Spiritual Wellbeing in Emerging Paradigms of Care
Edited by Ewan Kelly and John Swinton. Foreword by Stephen Pattison
Explores the role of chaplaincy and the future of spiritual care delivery within contemporary healthcare systems. The focus throughout the book is on questioning current norms: shifting away from the current view of chaplaincy as a crisis intervention strategy, and toward a holistic, person-centred enhancement of quality of life and wellbeing. Learn MoreDec 2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 368pp, AU$42.99ISBN: 9781785922244 -
Religion and Recovery from PTSD
Harold G. Koenig, M.D., Donna Ames, M.D. and Michelle Pearce, PhD, BCC. Foreword by William P. Nash, M.D.
This book focuses on the role that religion and spirituality can play in recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder. This book explores how religions have developed psychological, social and spiritual ways of healing that can work in tandem with clinical treatments in assisting with recovery from PTSD. Learn MoreDec 2019, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 328pp, AU$42.99ISBN: 9781785928222 -
Crafting Meaningful Funeral Rituals
A Practical Guide
Jeltje Gordon-Lennox. Foreword by Margaret Holloway
A helpful and caring guide to creating a personalised funeral ceremony that reflects the deceased's life and creates a meaningful connection for their families and friends. Specific tools include checklists, charts and a specially designed ritual toolbox for writing tailor-made letters and notes and crafting secular funeral rituals. Learn MoreNov 2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 192pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 9781785923890 -
A Kind of Upside-Downness
Learning Disabilities and Transformational Community
Edited by David F. Ford, Deborah Hardy-Ford and Ian Randall. Foreword by Frances Young.
This book tells the story of Lyn's House, inspired by Jean Vanier, founder of the L'Arche communities. It is a small Christian house of hospitality and friendship in Cambridge, set in an open community of volunteers and supporters. This is a moving account of its origins and development, and of the friendships it enables. Learn MoreNov 2019, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.91in / 226mm x 150mm, 232pp, AU$37.99ISBN: 9781785924965 -
Hindu Approaches to Spiritual Care
Chaplaincy in Theory and Practice
Edited by Vineet Chander and Lucinda Mosher
An edited handbook on Hindu chaplaincy, the issues surrounding it, and Hindu pastoral care offered in other 'non-chaplaincy' settings. A unique resource for Hindu chaplains to practice spiritual care in a way that is authentic to their tradition, and for chaplains of all backgrounds to understand the spiritual needs of Hindus. Learn MoreOct 2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.83in / 228mm x 148mm, 304pp, AU$59.99ISBN: 9781785926051 -
Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in Mental Health Settings
Edited by Jean Fletcher. Foreword by Professor John Swinton. Afterword by Rev Canon Dr Margaret Whipp
This edited collection provides a diverse insight into mental health chaplaincy work. It covers trends and themes of the general mental health scene, good practice in chaplaincy and spiritual care, and it concludes with several uplifting case studies, including several from service users. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 240pp, AU$41.99ISBN: 9781785925719 -
Using Christian Contemplative Practice with Children
A Guide to Helping Children Explore Stillness and Meditation in Worship
Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
How stillness, mindfulness and other contemplative practices can be used with children in worship. Looking at the benefits this can offer for a child's wellbeing, and ability to reflect on their own beliefs, this guide is full of ideas and practical examples on how to introduce a more reflective approach to children's work in Christian settings. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.35in / 214mm x 136mm, 152pp, AU$32.99ISBN: 9781785926624 -
Using Christian Contemplative Practice with Children
A Guide to Helping Children Explore Stillness and Meditation in Worship
Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
How stillness, mindfulness and other contemplative practices can be used with children in worship. Looking at the benefits this can offer for a child's wellbeing, and ability to reflect on their own beliefs, this guide is full of ideas and practical examples on how to introduce a more reflective approach to children's work in Christian settings. Learn More2019, Ebook, PDF, AU$29.98ISBN: 9781785926631 -
Spiritual Care for Non-Communicative Patients
A Guidebook
Linda S. Golding and Walter Dixon
This book enables chaplains to deliver vital spiritual care to non-responsive patients and their families. With exercises, worksheets and case studies, it demonstrates how chaplains can develop the confidence and skills needed to engage with patients in meaningful ways, while affirming their personhood and bringing comfort to their loved ones. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.46in / 229mm x 164mm, 96pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 9781785927423