Arising from the work of a pastoral team in a hospice, this book is an invitation to reflect on what happens in our innermost being when we listen to another person in need. The lived experience of a hospice chaplain, dialogues with different parts of the self and an imaginative approach to the Bible are at the heart of the writing. Reflective Caring describes the art of 'soul reflection', which is a way of transformation. It is the process of paying attention, without judgement, to our inner reactions, which bubble up from the different selves within us. Through this practice we, and the people we listen to, become more whole.

Bob Whorton

Cover page

About the author

SPCK Library of Ministry

Title page

Imprint

Dedication

Preface

Introduction

Part 1 A WAY OF REFLECTING

1 Many selves

2 Imagination

3 Play

4 Depth

Part 2 SOUL REFLECTIONS

5 Sad

6 Afraid

7 Angry

8 Outside

9 Intimate

10 Tired

11 Recognize me

12 Fix it

13 It is as it is

14 Grateful

15 The place just right

Appendix: Over to you

Notes

Arising from the work of a pastoral team in a hospice, this book is an invitation to reflect on what happens in our innermost being when we listen to another person in need. The lived experience of a hospice chaplain, dialogues with different parts of the self and an imaginative approach to the Bible are at the heart of the writing.

\["For caregivers and those in pastoral roles seeking growth", "Addresses the challenge of effective listening for support", "You will enhance your ability to connect with others deeply"\]

Reflective Caring explores the transformative power of imaginative listening in pastoral care.

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This book is concerned with how we listen to another person in need and how we ourselves are affected by the encounter. The main emphasis is indeed on us, exploring our own innermost reactions when we have a dialogue with someone who needs help. There is a close analysis of the many selves that make up each individual being. The author calls it “soul reflection” when we listen to the inner reactions of the different selves within us. When we reflect honestly on our caring work we become more aware, not only of other people’s problems, but also of our own. There is a useful appendix containing some soul exercises and some questions for reflection. Bob Whorton is a hospice chaplain with a wealth of experience in counselling and spiritual direction. This book is an original look at the human self and how understanding ourselves first will make it so much easier to understand others.

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