Description:
It is now widely known that the rapid advancement of modern medicine was achieved with little regard for the spiritual thresholds associated with illness and aging. In this book Judith Allen Shelly seeks to reverse this trend by familiarizing caregivers with the basics of soul care.
Brief description:
Judith Allen Shelly (BSN, DMin) previously served as publications director for Nurses Christian Fellowship, director of NCF Press, and editor of the Journal of Christian Nursing. She is also the author of Spiritual Care: A Guide for Caregivers and the coauthor of Values in Conflict.
Review Quotes:
"Not written strictly for healthcare professionals, but for anyone involved in reaching out as Christiancaregivers to family members, friends or neighbors. Shelly, editor of the Journal of Christian Nursing, takes a compassionate approachto caring for the whole person. This approach also enables the caregiver to share the burden of responsibility by developing a spiritual care team to aid thepatient. In today's society, people are more open to spirituality than they have been in thepast, so the author urges the reader not to hesitate in sharing the faith and love that will help the afflicted through thetrials of illness. Home healthcare workers, pastors and church lay visitors, as well as family caregivers, would benefit fromreading this book."
--Christian Retailing, Feb. 18, 2000