Supporting Dying Children and their Families - A Handbook For Christian Ministry

This practical guide offers invaluable and sensitive advice for all who work alongside terminally ill children, their families and families who have been bereaved. Paul Nash helpfully describes the different types of care that are needed depending on the age of the child - from baby to teenager - and on the particular needs of the child's family. He also provides resources to help with remembering and celebrating the life of a child, including rituals that can be used in preparation for death, at the time of death and at funeral or memorial services.

About the author

Revd Paul Nash is Senior Chaplain at Birmingham Children's Hospital and a part time tutor at the Midlands Institute for Children, Youth and Mission (MCYM). Paul founded the Grove Youth Series, co-founded and co-convenes the Paediatric Chaplaincy Network (www.paediatric-chaplaincy-network.org) and is Director of Red Balloon Resources which publishes in the field of paediatric spiritual and religious care. He speaks at conferences nationally and internationally on issues relating to paediatric chaplaincy. In his spare time he is a keen golfer who represents the Church of England nationally and is a Chelsea supporter!

Summary

This practical guide offers sensitive advice for all who work alongside terminally ill children, their families and families who have been bereaved. A resource for all who minister to terminally ill children and their loved ones - whether in hospitals, hospices or in the community.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Nash, The Revd Paul Nash
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.01.2011
• EAN: 9780281060054
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06005-4
• No. of pages: 192
• Weight: 231 g
• Illustrations: Illustrations
• Series: The SPCK Library of Ministry
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy