Storied Self

A Narrative Approach to the Spiritual Care of the Aged

Inbunden, Engelska, 2018

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We are multistoried; each story contributing to who we are – the storied self. A number of undeveloped stories are identified in this book. This includes the hidden story before language. Others include the lazy story, the trauma story, the messy story, the body story, the problem story and the dark story. The God story brings the spiritual realm into focus. The challenge in spiritual care is to help people find an integrative deep story which can be re-authored with new and exciting possibilities. This book draws on the insights of narrative gerontology for a natural, engaging and more comprehensive spiritual care of the aged – one that results in psychological and spiritual growth. This is a unique idea which will challenge the way we think about pastoral care.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2018-10-15
Mått160 x 228 x 20 mm
Vikt440 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor180
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781978702738
UtmärkelserWinner of Australasian Journal on Ageing Book Award 2019

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Professor Bruce Stevens offers us a rich account and analysis of stories from the aging. In doing so he provides remarkable insight into the importance and abiding value of a narrative therapy. In doing so he builds on and extends our understanding of the storied self; the deep stories we dwell in and that shape our lives. What we discover is a discernible thread of spiritual understanding in the lives of those who are towards the latter years of their life. The result is a deeply touching and wise book that will be of great encouragement to all who care for and accompany the elderly as they are freed to tell their story.