Pastoral Care: A Narrative Approach offers guidance for care companions across a spectrum of care. Grounded in narrative theory, Joretta L. Marshall and Christie Cozad Neuger describe practices--based on mutual learning, deepening spiritual growth, and collaborative support--that inform lay care companioning. Curriculum support is included.
Focusing on the intersection of gender studies and feminist theology, this book presents a groundbreaking feminist approach to pastoral counseling for women. Christie Neuger emphasizes the crucial role of pastors in addressing the personal and societal impacts of sexism, advocating for a more empowering and effective counseling practice. By integrating feminist perspectives, she challenges traditional methods and encourages a transformative approach to support women's needs within the pastoral context.
The book addresses the crises faced by men in contemporary society, such as evolving role definitions, shifting gender expectations, and economic challenges. It emphasizes the need for new foundations of self-esteem and identity for men. Contributors with varied experiences offer insights and strategies for pastoral caregivers, equipping them to support men through these transitions in diverse contexts. The focus is on practical solutions and understanding the unique needs of men today.