Description: Further DetailsTitle: Spiritual Caregiving as Secular SacramentCondition: NewFormat: PaperbackSubtitle: A Practical Theology for Professional CaregiversISBN-10: 1843107465EAN: 9781843107460ISBN: 9781843107460Publisher: Jessica Kingsley PublishersRelease Date: 01/31/2003Description: This is not a book about theory, it is a book about life. This volume is in the excellent Practical Theology Series published by Jessica Kingsley and under the general editorship of John Swinton of Aberdeen University who writes the Foreword. Ray Anderson is an American pastor and academic of many years standing. His starting point is (pre) theoretical, arguing vigorously that practical theology has a particular end in view and therefore differs from the empirical (social) sciences. It is well worth sticking with his argument to see how it works out in practice. Early chapters with phrases in their titles such as "Spiritual Praxis of Practical Theology", "Integrative Gestalt of the Human Self", "Ecological Matrix of the Human Person" and "Social Ecology of Human Spirituality" might seem heavy going at times. Don't be put off! The reader is rewarded with highly relevant contemporary understandings of spirituality illuminating and illuminated by both Scripture and modern theologians and therapists. This book comes highly recommended for anyone involved in the field of mental health care.'- Leveson Newsletter'This is a book that deserves to be read, and perhaps re-read, by those who deliver spiritual care and wish to reflect on what they do.'- Scottish Journal of Healthcare ChaplaincyBridging the gap between clinical and religious professionals, this book examines how both can understand the spiritual needs of the individual, and the importance of this spirituality in bringing about health and wholeness.With an emphasis on mental health, the author explores spirituality in the context of the individual and of society, and discusses how those practicing pastoral or health care can deal with the issues raised outside of any specific religious ideas or practice. Taking an ecological approach to understanding the needs of the individual, Ray S. Anderson shows how professionals can help people move towards a more positive state in the face of pain, distress and illness.Moving religious professionals away from the pursuit of simple edification, and those in health from purely medicalized approaches, Spiritual Caregiving as Secular Sacrament brings together professionals' roles in the context of spirituality to enable them to bring the greatest benefit to those in their care.Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Height: 230mmItem Length: 154mmItem Width: 12mmItem Weight: 320gAuthor: Ray AndersonContributor: John Swinton (Foreword by)Genre: Philosophy & SpiritualityBook Series: Practical TheologyTopic: Society & Culture, Social Sciences, MedicineRelease Year: 2003 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Spiritual Caregiving as Secular Sacrament
Title: Spiritual Caregiving as Secular Sacrament
Subtitle: A Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers
ISBN-10: 1843107465
EAN: 9781843107460
ISBN: 9781843107460
Release Date: 01/31/2003
Release Year: 2003
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Contributor: John Swinton (Foreword by)
Series: Practical Theology
Book Title: Spiritual Caregiving As Secular Sacrament : a Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Kingsley Publishers, Jessica
Item Height: 0.5 in
Topic: Spirituality, Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery
Publication Year: 2003
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 10.6 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Ray Anderson
Book Series: Practical Theology Ser.
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback