Personhood and presence : self as a resource for spiritual and pastoral care / Ewan Kelly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, Ewan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pastoral care.

Pastoral counseling.

Pastoral psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : T&T Clark, 2012.

Summary:

The greatest asset which people in pastoral care offer to in a caring relationship is themselves or to be more precise the aspects of self which they have reflected upon. Offering oneself to other people in order to provide companionship along the road of life, especially when the particular stage on the journey is one of anticipated or actual loss, is an act which is both challenging and yet potentially life enhancing for a carer. The purpose of this book is to offer an aid to those who seek to understand themselves better with a view to enhancing the quality of spiritual and pastoral care th

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; Part I Gifted Self; 2 The Beloved Self; 3 Waiting Self; 4 Sexual Self; Part II Exploring Self; 5 Relational Self; 6 Vulnerable Self; 7 Limited Self; 8 Mortal Self; 9 Powerful Self; Part III Sustaining Self; 10 Meaning ful Self; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613606921

9780567078650

0567078655

9781280577215

1280577215

9780567247575

0567247570

OCLC:

787843594