spirituality in human service and organisational life /
First Statement of Responsibility
Neil Pembroke.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2004.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (183 pages)
SERIES
Series Title
Practical theology series
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-178) and indexes.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
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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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.