Accompaniment, community and nature : overcoming isolation, marginalisation and alienation through meaningful connection / Jonathan Herbert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Herbert, Jonathan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communities.

Marginality, Social.

Alienation (Philosophy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.

Summary:

Has the art of accompaniment been lost in Western culture? Could non-judgemental accompaniment be the answer to rising levels of isolation and loneliness? Could spending time with others from different or marginalised backgrounds reduce feelings of 'otherness' and lead to a more open, trusting society? Exploring the themes above, this welcoming book offers models of relationships, interdependence, and community for individuals who are marginalised from society. It emphasises the importance of being with people and time spent in physical activity and in the natural world, without demands being put on expressing feelings or even speaking out loud. It draws on the author's own vast experience and work with those on the edge of society - including living in a Christian community which welcomes those in terms of crisis, living in a Palestinian village, working with adults with autism and as chaplain to Gypsies and Travellers - providing a varied, insightful and heart-warming view on the benefits of accompaniment.

Contents:

Alienation

Being in Community

Walking Alongside Others

Working Alongside Others

Crossing the Divide

Making Peace with Others

Living in Relationship with Our Planet

Coming Home to Ourselves and Finding Ourselves in Others.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781784509453

1784509450