Kate McClelland
Call the Chaplain: Spiritual and pastoral caregiving in hospitals
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848256361
- author:
- Kate McClelland
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canterbury Press Norwich (25 April 2014)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 0.9 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Religious History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Hospital-based pastoral care is a complex and privileged area of ministry. It involves navigating the depths of human experience in brief and often intense encounters. Illness and fear can lay bare the realities of life, and there is often a need for reconciliation as well as healing. This handbook provides a practical exploration of the pastoral sensitivities surrounding patient encounters, including the challenges of current socio-political pressures. Through stories and examples, it explores key themes such as love, loss, hope, grace, and forgiveness, as well as worldly themes of dignity, discrimination, identity, and choice. The book also delves into the essential skills needed for this kind of ministry, including the importance of ritual, difficult pastoral tasks, and caring for those who care for others. A useful section of prayers, readings, and other resources is also included. This handbook offers a valuable resource for chaplains, visiting clergy, and lay volunteers who provide spiritual support in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
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