The first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral caregivers-a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions. This essential resource integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches to spiritual care. It is specifically intended for professionals who work or spend time with congregants in acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities. Offering the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the best pastoral and spiritual care texts, research and concepts, the contributors to this resource are experts in their fields, and include eight current or past presidents of the major chaplaincy organizations. Contributors include:Rev. Nancy K. Anderson . Rev. Dr. Willard W. C. Ashley, Sr. . Dr. Nancy Berlinger . Rev. W. L. (Bill) Bross . Rev. Robin C. Brown-Haithco . Rabbi Zahara Davidowitz-Farkas . Paula DeAngelo . Chaplain D. W. Donovan . Dr. George Fitchett . Rev. Bill Gaventa . Rabbi H. Rafael Goldstein . Chaplain Dr. Daniel Grossoehme . Sr. Norma Gutierrez . Rev. George Handzo . Rev. Curtis W. Hart . Rev. Brian Hughes . Rev. Dr. Martha R. Jacobs . Chaplain Gerald L. Jones . Rev. Robert A. Kidd . Rev. Yoke Lye Kwong . Rev. Michele J. Guest Lowery . Rev. Marcia Marino . Rev. Lynne M. Mikulak . Rev. Nancy Osborne . Rev. Jon Overvold . Rev. Brent Peery . Chaplain Linda F. Piotrowski . Rev. David B. Plummer . Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts . Rev. Dr. Glenn A. Robitaille . Chaplain Timothy G. Serban . Bishop Dr. Teresa E. Snorton . Rev. Dr. Dane R. Sommer . Rabbi Dr. Shira Stern . Rev. Jo Clare Wilson . Rev. Sue Wintz | Professional Spiritual & Pastoral Care by Nancy K. Anderson, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters