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Finding a sacred oasis in grief : a resource manual for pastoral care givers / Steven L. Jeffers and Harold Ivan Smith.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Oxford : Radcliffe Publishing, ©2007.Description: xii, 188 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781846191817
  • 1846191815
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Contents:
Spirituality is like a river flowing -- Pastoral care: grounded in being -- A ministry of presence with the bereaved -- Grief: an anthology -- When a baby dies: the loss of a dream -- When a loved one dies, children play and cry -- Adolescents: grief's in-between generation -- Men and women: do they grieve the same -- Living with suicide: a grief like no other -- Stages of grief: fact or fiction? -- Where is God? -- Is there life after death for me? -- Diversity of beliefs about end-of-life issues among differing religions -- What about funeral arrangements? -- Rituals: a necessity for healthy grief -- Concluding words -- Appendix A: suggestions to those who plan my funeral -- Appendix B: where to find help.
Review: "With exercises, tips, and contacts for further assistance, Finding a Sacred Oasis in Grief provides a comprehensive understanding of this potentially difficult and complex topic. It examines different types of grief and various approaches, along with reference guides to particular religions and their traditions, adopting a comprehensive, multi-faith approach." "Pastoral care providers and religious leaders will find the unique, hands-on approach invaluable, as will members of support organisations and volunteer carers. It is also ideal for seminary and ministry students, counsellors, therapists and other care professionals."--BOOK JACKET.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Main Collection John Kinder Theological Library BV4330 JEF (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available J00876532
Main Collection Theology House BV4330 JEF (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A00327081

Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-182) and index.

Spirituality is like a river flowing -- Pastoral care: grounded in being -- A ministry of presence with the bereaved -- Grief: an anthology -- When a baby dies: the loss of a dream -- When a loved one dies, children play and cry -- Adolescents: grief's in-between generation -- Men and women: do they grieve the same -- Living with suicide: a grief like no other -- Stages of grief: fact or fiction? -- Where is God? -- Is there life after death for me? -- Diversity of beliefs about end-of-life issues among differing religions -- What about funeral arrangements? -- Rituals: a necessity for healthy grief -- Concluding words -- Appendix A: suggestions to those who plan my funeral -- Appendix B: where to find help.

"With exercises, tips, and contacts for further assistance, Finding a Sacred Oasis in Grief provides a comprehensive understanding of this potentially difficult and complex topic. It examines different types of grief and various approaches, along with reference guides to particular religions and their traditions, adopting a comprehensive, multi-faith approach." "Pastoral care providers and religious leaders will find the unique, hands-on approach invaluable, as will members of support organisations and volunteer carers. It is also ideal for seminary and ministry students, counsellors, therapists and other care professionals."--BOOK JACKET.

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