Anderson, Ray Sherman.
Spiritual Caregiving As Secular Sacrament : A Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers. - 1 online resource (194 pages) - Practical Theology Ser. . - Practical Theology Ser. .
Intro -- Spiritual Caregiving as Secular Sacrament: A Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1. The Spiritual Praxis of Practical Theology -- 2. The Integrative Gestalt of the Human Self -- 3. The Ecological Matrix of the Human Person -- 4. The Social Ecology of Human Spirituality -- 5. The Life Continuum and the Formation of Self-Identity -- 6. Self-Care:A Guide to Spiritual Fitness -- 7. Recovering from Moral Injuries to the Self -- 8. Casting Light on the Dark Side of Human Spirituality -- 9. The Spiritual Power of Hope in Living with Disability -- 10. The Human Ecology of Death and Dying -- References -- Subject Index -- Author Index.
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 religious ideas or practice. Anderson shows how professionals can help people move towards a more positive state in the face of pain, distress and illness.
9781846423840
Pastoral counseling.
Psychotherapy -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Electronic books.
BV4012.2 -- .A64 2003eb
253.5
Spiritual Caregiving As Secular Sacrament : A Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers. - 1 online resource (194 pages) - Practical Theology Ser. . - Practical Theology Ser. .
Intro -- Spiritual Caregiving as Secular Sacrament: A Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1. The Spiritual Praxis of Practical Theology -- 2. The Integrative Gestalt of the Human Self -- 3. The Ecological Matrix of the Human Person -- 4. The Social Ecology of Human Spirituality -- 5. The Life Continuum and the Formation of Self-Identity -- 6. Self-Care:A Guide to Spiritual Fitness -- 7. Recovering from Moral Injuries to the Self -- 8. Casting Light on the Dark Side of Human Spirituality -- 9. The Spiritual Power of Hope in Living with Disability -- 10. The Human Ecology of Death and Dying -- References -- Subject Index -- Author Index.
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 religious ideas or practice. Anderson shows how professionals can help people move towards a more positive state in the face of pain, distress and illness.
9781846423840
Pastoral counseling.
Psychotherapy -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Electronic books.
BV4012.2 -- .A64 2003eb
253.5