Binding: Paperback
Description: This ground - breaking book is a guide to non - religious pastoral care practice in healthcare prisons education and the armed forces in the UK. It brings a new perspective to our understanding of care services traditionally offered by chaplaincy departments. The book charts the progress from a Christian to a multi - faith and on to a fully inclusive care service. Compelling evidence is presented showing strong and broad support for non - religious pastoral care provision. A practical guide it outlines the beliefs and values on which this care is founded and its person - centred approach. The role skills competencies and training requirements for non - religious pastoral carers are described. Institutions need to consider their policy responses to the rapid development of non - religious pastoral care provision. A number of policy aspects are explored including understanding service users needs recruitment and communications. This book is essential reading for non - religious pastoral carers and those thinking of entering this field. Chaplains and institutional managers responsible for chaplaincy or spiritual care departments will find this book gives them valuable insights into the positive contribution non - religious pastoral carers can make in building stronger more inclusive pastoral spiritual and religious care services.
Title: Non - Religious Pastoral Care A Practical Guide
Author(s): Savage David
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138578401
Pages: 170 Pages, 8 Tables, Black And White; 8 Line Drawings, Black And White; 8 Illustrations, Black And W
Publication Date: 9/18/2018
Category: Personal & Public Health