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The Psychology of Spirituality
An Introduction
Larry Culliford
This is an accessible book that introduces the relationship between spirituality and psychology. The author sets out what spirituality is, the values it represents and how it contributes to mental health and wellbeing. He then illustrates how knowledge of spirituality can provide deeper understanding of people's problems and can help aid recovery. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 256pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-004-32011, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-491-8 -
Spirituality and Personhood in Dementia
Albert Jewell
Offering an inter-disciplinary approach to spirituality and personhood in dementia care, the contributors to this book are leading practitioners and researchers in the field. They provide both a theoretical structure and a practical understanding of the essential role that spirituality can play in the affirmation of personhood and identity. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 6.10in / 226mm x 155mm, 224pp, CA$39.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-154-52011, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, CA$39.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-352-2 -
Spiritual Care at the End of Life
The Chaplain as a 'Hopeful Presence'
Steve Nolan
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. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.14in / 230mm x 156mm, 160pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-199-62011, Ebook, ePUB, 160pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-513-7 -
Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences
A Handbook for Clinicians
Edited by Mahendra Perera, Karuppiah Jagadheesan and Anthony Peake
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. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 176pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-149-12011, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-342-3 -
Palliative Care, Ageing and Spirituality
A Guide for Older People, Carers and Families
Elizabeth MacKinlay
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. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.58in x 5.79in / 218mm x 147mm, 144pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-290-02012, Ebook, ePUB, 144pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-598-4 -
Spiritism and Mental Health
Practices from Spiritist Centers and Spiritist Psychiatric Hospitals in Brazil
Edited by Emma Bragdon, PhD
This pioneering text is the first comprehensive account of the philosophy, practical applications and wider relevance of Spiritist therapies to be published in English. Providing important new insights into this rich tradition, this text will be of interest to mental health professionals and alternative and complementary health practitioners. Learn More2011, Hardback, 9.80in x 7.20in / 249mm x 183mm, 352pp, CA$125.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-059-72013, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.81in / 245mm x 173mm, 352pp, CA$39.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-135-82011, Ebook, ePUB, 352pp, CA$39.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-039-1 -
Spiritual Care in Practice
Case Studies in Healthcare Chaplaincy
Edited by George Fitchett and Steve Nolan
Revealing the richness and depth of understanding that chaplaincy brings to direct work with patients, these in-depth case studies and critical responses from other chaplains and healthcare professionals give insight into spiritual carer-patient work in a range of settings and the vital work of chaplains in the healthcare team. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.02in / 230mm x 153mm, 320pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-976-32015, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-876-3 -
Spiritual Accompaniment and Counselling
Journeying with psyche and soul
Edited by Peter Madsen Gubi, Foreword by Canon Professor Elaine Graham
This collection considers how spiritual accompaniment and counselling can inform each other to improve therapeutic relationships and the spiritual dimension of care across professions. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.06in / 229mm x 154mm, 192pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-480-52015, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-861-9 -
Multifaith Care for Sick and Dying Children and their Families
A Multi-disciplinary Guide
Paul Nash, Madeleine Parkes and Zamir Hussain
A practical guide to improve care for sick and dying children of different faiths and their families. Drawing on evidence-based research and practice, it discusses multi-faith daily, palliative, end of life and bereavement care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, hospices, schools and at home. The book also contains case studies. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.18in / 229mm x 157mm, 224pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-606-92015, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-072-6 -
Facilitating Spiritual Reminiscence for People with Dementia
A Learning Guide
Elizabeth MacKinlay and Corinne Trevitt
This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging spiritual reminiscence sessions with people with dementia. Carers will learn about the many benefits of spiritual reminiscence, and develop the skills, confidence and communication techniques needed to support people with dementia in this activity. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 10.87in x 8.50in / 276mm x 216mm, 112pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-573-42015, Ebook, ePUB, 88pp, CA$40.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-018-4