spirituality in human service and organisational life /
Neil Pembroke.
New York :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2004.
1 online resource (183 pages)
Practical theology series
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-178) and indexes.
Self-communication -- Virtue and practices -- Self-communication as a virtue in the human service professions -- Charm in human service -- Belonging in the workplace -- Trust in the organisation -- Competition, co-operation, and trust : from business to the NHS.
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In this illuminating and thoughtful text, Neil Pembroke shows how relationships form the heart of chaplaincy, nursing and social care practice. Developing ideas from Martin Buber and virtue theory he shows how authentic, compassionate self-communication forms the basis of relatedness in human services work. Drawing on examples from everyday life and human services work settings, Pembroke demonstrates the importance of trust and feelings of belonging in the working environment. He considers in particular the connection between spirituality and the idea of personal charm, showing how charm can b.