This moving and insightful handbook collects wisdom and experience from pactitioners and those who have lost a loved one on the role of spirituality in end of life care. It addresses the place of spirituality in our modern society and the challenge of life and death, best practice in end of life care, belief systems, how spirituality can play a part in care workers' roles, as well as creative interventions and leadership challenges. The handbook is divided into seven sections covering modern society, spirituality and the challenge of end of life care; end of life care in practice; user, carer and professional perspectives; death as a gateway: belief systems; looking ahead; conclusions.

About the Author
Peter Gilbert editor of Spirituality and Mental Health and Spirituality and End of Life Care Peter Gilbert is emeritus professor of social work and spirituality at Staffordshire University, and visiting professor with the University of Worcester. Peter was the NIMHE project lead on spirituality from its inception to 2008, and now works with the National Spirituality and Mental Health Forum. Having experienced an episode of depression himself, Peter is very committed to a holistic and person-centred approach, and the integration of personal experience.


Book Information
ISBN 9781908993458
Author Peter Gilbert
Format Paperback
Page Count 262
Imprint Pavilion Publishing (Brighton) Ltd
Publisher Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd