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| __________________________________________________________________ |
| For Christians who want to reflect on the meaning of death and issues raised by loss and change. Includes exercises and questions for reflection, to be used alone or with others, plus practical resource information. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Caring for someone who is dying |
Book |
| Penny Mares |
Age Concern 2003 |
| Lots of practical advice on: coping with the diagnosis, understanding the illness, help with caring, financial & legal matters, What to do when someone dies, bereavement & grief |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Children and Bereavement 2003 |
Book |
| Wendy Duffy |
Church House Publishing |
| Now in its 2nd edition, and including new material on reactions to tragic events such as the Soham murders or 9/11, this book offers wise advice to anyone who may come into contact with children coping with bereavement. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Helping Children Cope with Grief |
Book |
| Rosemary Wells |
Sheldon 1988 |
| 'Facing a death in the family.' For anyone who wants to help a child coping with grief. Covers terminal illness & sudden death, misunderstandings, hidden fears & anxieties etc |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Ian Ainsworth-Smith, Peter Speck |
SPCK 1982, 1999 |
| 'Caring for the dying and bereaved.' Classic book on pastoral care. New edition includes latest research & current thinking, developments such as role of hospice, palliative care, alternative funerals etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| New Journeys Now Begin |
Book |
| Tom Gordon |
Wild Goose 2006 |
| 'Learning on the path of grief and loss... Bereavement is a journey to be travelled not an illness to be treated or a problem solved. Thoughtful exploration of processes of loss, with poems & prayers. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| 30mins. Parents, grandparent & children talk about their experiences of miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, cot death etc. Quite old, probably 80s, but subject is ageless. (Outside source, available in 5 working days) |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Carer's Handbook, The |
Book |
| Marina Lewycka |
Age Concern 2004 |
| 'What to do & who to turn to.' Practical info & advice focused around older people & initial discovery of problem: dealing with a crisis, arranging care, getting help & support, long-term care options etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Nancy Kohner |
National Extension College 1988 |
| 'A handbook for people looking after someone at home - young or old, handicapped or disabled, ill or frail.' Good round-up of advice, but watch out for outdated info. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Caring for Someone in Their Own Home |
Book |
| Helen Howard |
Age Concern 2004 |
| 'A handbook for friends & family' Lots of practical advice focused mainly on older people: the caring role, daily essentials, coping with a crisis, financial & legal aspects, health care system, long term care. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Caring for Someone with Cancer |
Book |
| Toni Battison |
Age Concern 2002 |
| Lots of practical info on: understanding different types of cancer, tests, treatments, wellbeing, being a carer, palliative care, practical & personal affairs, managing stress - specifically for older people. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
|
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities |
| Aims to help faith communities to understand importance of faith to people with learning disabilities - how to include them, how they can contribute etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Michael Fulljames & Michael Harper |
Canterbury Press 2005 |
| 30 daily prayers & reflections for all who care for sick, disabled or elderly drawn from experience of doctor & chaplain at Burrswood healing centre. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Good Practice Guide, The |
Booklet |
| 'For support workers & personal assistants working with disabled people with communication impairments.' Written by disabled people themselves to explain how communication can best be facilitated. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Jane Brotchie |
Bedford Square Press 1990 |
| 'Home carers' survival guide.' Advice for carers of those with mental or physical disability on how to acknowledge & deal with your own feelings, how to find help, how to manage daily routine, & deal with changing relationships & loss. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Losing one's sight |
Booklet |
| Tom Taylor, Gwen Irving |
Foundery Press |
| Written by people who are going through or who have gone through the experience of losing sight and offering a positive spiritual perspective. In suitably large type. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
|
Jubilee Centre Publications 1990 |
| 'A handbook for you and your church.' Guidance on how the church can support carers in its midst and in the community at large. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Special Children, Special Needs |
Book |
| Simon Bass |
Church House Publishing 2003 |
| Integrating children with disabilities and special needs into your church. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Valuing People with Learning Disabilities |
Pack |
| Various |
Southwark Diocese 1995 |
| How to see beyond labels, misconceptions and prejudices, and include people with learning disabilities into both worship and the community life of the church. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Cherrill Hicks |
Virago 1988 |
| 'Looking after people at home.' Examining the conflicting emotions of carers and the shortcomings of statutory support. Practical info is now outdated. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
|
Health Education Council 1986 |
| 'Information and support for the carers of confused people.' Contact and statutory information is outdated but provides useful advice and pointers. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Meeting the Challenge |
Booklet |
| 'How churches should respond to sex offenders.' Brief report offering guidelines and referring to legislation of the time. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Prisoners' Information Book, The |
Book |
|
Prison Reform Trust/HM Prison Service 1995 |
| 'Questions and answers about your time in prison.' Information on prison life, parole, home leave, religion, appeals, race relations, release etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Third Party Crime Reporting |
Booklet |
| 'Guide to new ways of reporting hate crime.' Written for the Met in the wake of Stephen Lawrence enquiry to examine how police in conjunction with local community can combat racial and homophobic hate crime. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
|
Churches Criminal Justice Forum |
| 'How you can get involved in criminal justice system.' Suggestions inc: magistrate, youth offender panel, prison visitors, police lay visitors, befriending, chaplaincy volunteer, victim support, mediation, campaigning. (2 copies) |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| When Sex Offenders Return to the Community |
Booklet |
| 'Guidelines for parishes.' Factual information, theological perspective, and guidelines for if a sex offender joins your church. (2 copies) |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Caring for Someone with an Alcohol Problem |
Book |
| Mike Ward |
Age Concern 2003 |
| Lots of good advice & practical info focussed on problem in older people: causes & types of drink-related problems, working for change, support services, caring for the carer etc |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Chemical Generation, The |
Book |
| Various |
Southwark Diocese 1998 |
| 'Understanding young people and drug use.' Looks at UK situation, examines strategies for dealing with drug abuse and gives a Christian perspective. Little outdated but still useful. (2 copies) |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Drugs and the Church |
Booklet |
| Keneth Leech |
General Synod 1998 |
| 'Background paper for the Board for Social Responsibility.' Overview of situation at time in question, terms and issues involved. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Up to Speed - Booklet |
Booklet |
| 'Drugs awareness for the family.' Very short booklet with basic info and useful contacts. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Up to Speed - Pack |
Pack - photocopiable |
| 'Drugs awareness for the family' Resources inc: drug awareness activities, signs & symptoms of illegal drug use, drugs education in schools, action parents can take, church & community action plan, Bible study & prayer topics. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Approaches to Spiritual Direction |
Booklet |
| Anne Long |
Grove Books 1984 |
| Classic intro to subject exploring nature of spiritual direction, what to look for in a director, practical suggestions of how it might work etc |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Ed: Michael Jacobs |
Cassell 1995 |
| 'A handbook for the caring professions and other agencies.' Wide range of articles on issues from abortion to violence including such things as: eating disorders, fanaticism, gender issues, obsessive behaviour etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Changing Families, Changing Communities |
Pack |
| A comprehensive summary of organisations, publications, etc covering a wide spectrum of issues specifically relating to families inc: asylum seekers, lone parenting, divorce, gay and lesbian issues pregnancy, marriage preparation etc |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Communicating with the Public |
Booklet |
| Michael Kindred, Malcolm Goldsmith |
4M Publications |
| Practical & light-hearted (stick men illustrations) guide to 1 to 1 meetings with visitors & strangers. Looks at verbal & non-verbal communications, clear expectations, non-judgemental approaches etc. (2 copies) |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Coping with Stress at Church |
Booklet |
| Patsy Kettle |
Administry 1998 |
| Good basic intro written primarily from clergy perspective |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Debt Advice Handbook |
Book |
| Mike Wolfe |
Child Poverty Action Group 2004 |
| Comprehensive & accessible advice for anyone advising on debt problems, covering all aspects, stages and legal implications of the problem. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Directory of Pastoral Care and Counselling |
Booklet |
| Catherine Walters |
Southwark Diocese 2003 |
| Run down of information of both national and local agencies offering counselling, advice and specialist services. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Ending the Silence |
CD-Rom |
| 'Essential resource pack for churches to engage with domestic abuse.' Downloadable written material in PDF or Word on: understanding issues, theology & church culture, good practice, resources etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| F Word - Images of Forgiveness, The |
Book |
| Marina Cantacuzino, Brian Moody |
Forgiveness Project |
| Illustrated book giving a series of interviews and portraits of people who have encountered the need to forgive in various ways and their responses to it. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Gentle Art of Listening, The |
Book |
| Janet K Ford, Philippa Merriman |
Bedford Square Press1990 |
| 'Counselling skills for volunteers'. Advice on right relationships with clients, dealing with your own needs and emotions, working with professionals etc |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Written by professionals in mental health care, marriage & family therapy, exploring not just techniques but also ethics of group therapy. From California in the 1980s so may need discriminative use! |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Introduction to Type |
Book |
| Isabel Briggs Myers |
OPP 1998 |
| Basic introduction to Myer Briggs Personality Type Indicator. Full explanations of different types,how to use differences constructively, applications of information - but no actual test questions! |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| 'Guide to personal safety' - illustrated advice at quite simple level about keeping safe - in the home, out and about etc |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Knowing me, Knowing you |
Book |
| Malcolm Goldsmith, Martin Wharton |
SPCK 1993 |
| 'Exploring personality type and temperament' A beginners guide to the Myers-Briggs personality type indicator and how it impacts on relationships. Does not include questionnaire. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Jack Dominian |
Darton Longman & Todd 2004 |
| Distinguished psychiatrist, specialist on sexuality & marriage, turns his gaze on wider issues of love & relationships both within families & in the church, advocating a fundamental shift in Christian attitudes. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Making People Welcome |
Folder |
| Naomi Barber |
Directory of Social Change 2005 |
| 'The Sourcebook of Diversity.' Info for understanding needs of people with diverse physical or mental conditions, faiths or philosophies, cultures or demographics. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Mini-guide 4x A4 basic guidelines: qualities, roles, tools and skills of mentor, plus role in church: developing new leaders, initating new members |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| New Dictionary of Pastoral Studies, The |
Book |
| Ed: Wesley Carr |
SPCK 2001 |
| Thorough A-Z guide to issues or terms relating to pastoral work. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| 'Steps towards ending violence - a community based approach' Discussion material with international feel, for use by trained faciliators. Raisng awareness of violence: domestic & in wider community & strategies to address it. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Pastoral Care Revisited |
Book |
| Frank Wright |
ScM Press 1996 |
| Reworking of author's previous acclaimed books - specifically about Christian pastoral care, including counselling, caring for ill, bereaved, carers etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Promoting a Safe Church |
Book |
|
Church House Publishing 2006 |
| 'Policy for safeguarding adults in the Church of England.' implementing a policy, good practice in leadership, responding to disclosures, care of adult survivors of abuse, ministering to offenders etc |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Responding to Domestic Abuse |
Book |
|
Church House Publishing 2006 |
| 'Guidelines for those with pastoral responsibility.' Good theology, good practice, understanding of the law, useful flowchart for action etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Sacred Art of Listening, The |
Book |
| Kay Lindahl |
Wild Goose 2002 |
| '40 reflections for cultivating a spiritual practice.' Really listening takes skill and practice - Listening to ourselves, to each other, to our Source - multi-faith perspective.. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Spirituality and Pastoral Care |
Book |
| Kenneth Leech |
Sheldon Press 1986 |
| Examines the need for and importance of personal spiritual disciplines in Christian growth. Also looks at spiritual direction & its links with counselling & therapy. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Structuring Pastoral Care |
Booklet |
| Tony Bradley |
Administry 1999 |
| More about principles than practical strategies, caring in your area as well as within your church |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| When the church says no |
Booklet |
| Helen Thorp |
Grove Books 2004 |
| For those who have gone forward for church office: ordination etc, and not been chosen,. Biblical material on rejection, wise advice & pastoral tools for those who counsel them. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Why do People Suffer? |
Book |
| Accessible and well-illustrated introduction to subject. Bite- sized chapters and lots of quotes make it a good book to lend to someone trying to come to terms with the problem of suffering. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Homelessness and Housing |
Booklet |
| Pat Logan |
Southwark Diocese 1996 |
| Looks at housing needs for many minority groups including: migrants, asylum seekers, travellers, offenders, gays and lesbians, disabled people etc and practical possibilities for housing. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Knocking at Heaven's Door - Discussion Notes |
Booklet |
| ' A discussion booklet about the casual caller at the church's door' Offers guidelines for good practice and suggests questions about their own policy for churchs and PCCs to examine. (2 copies) |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Knocking at Heaven's Door - Report |
Booklet |
| 'Challenges and opportunities presented by the casual caller in the Parish'. Report examining the needs and problems and giving advice on how to deal with them. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| People not Paupers |
Booklet |
| 'Who cares when someone dies homeless.' Guide to what to do next when a homeless person dies, including info on who is responsible and how to provide with dignity. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Cohabitation: a Christian Reflection |
Report |
| Various |
Southwark Diocese 2002 |
| Includes history of Christian perspectives, plus views of Christians who cohabit. Also looks at legal & social (inc ethnic minority) context and how churches can respond. Accompanying leaflet has material for discussion session. (2 copies) |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Divorce & Remarriage in the Church |
Book |
| David Instone-Brewer |
Paternoster Press 2003 |
| 'Biblical solutions for pastoral realities' A study on the Bible's teaching on divorce and the background to it, showing that its commands are not as harsh and unworkable as they might first appear. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Andrew Body |
Church House Publishing 2005 |
| 'Guide for couples getting married' Working through key issues inc: children, money, communication, roles, conflict, sex, faith, starting again. Easy read with suggestions of questions for couple to discuss together. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| 'An introduction to marriage counselling.' A classic in its field, providing an intelligent and reliable basic reader for anyone likely to be approached with marriage problems. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Marriage - Ups and Downs |
Book |
| Yvonne Warren |
Canterbury Press 1996 |
| 'Marriage maintenance book for Christians.' Intended for couples to work through sessions together. Each chapter has discussion questions. See it as exercise 'rather like having car serviced to keep it in good working order'. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| 'How to build a lasting relationship.' Easy to read, practical advice, for marriage preparation or those already married. Don't let the 'Alpha' tag put you off if you're from another tradition, there's more humour than Holy Spirit! |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Marriage Workout Book, The |
Book |
| Looking at the various stages, stresses and strains within marriage and how they can be opportunities to grow toward maturity rather than leading to breakdown. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Sixty Minute Marriage |
Video |
| Rob Parsons |
Care for the Family 1997 |
| Rob Parsons speaking to audience - actually 1hr 24mins! Realistic & practical advice with plenty of humour, looking at various myths about marriage & sex. (Outside source - available from Exchange with 5 working days notice.) |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Tasks for the Church in the Marriage Debate |
Booklet |
| David Atkinson |
Southwark Diocese 1978 (summarised 2000) |
| Exploring what makes a marriage and the Church's attitude to divorce and remarriage. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Caring for Someone with Dementia |
Book |
| Jane Brotchie |
Age Concern 2003 |
| Lots of good advice focussed particularly on older people: understanding dementia, planning for the future, help available, legal & financial decisions, how caring affects you. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Caring for Someone with Depression |
Book |
| Toni Battison |
Age Concern 2004 |
| Lots of practical advice focussing mainly on older people: what depression means, diagnosis & treatments, role of carer, help with finance & legal affairs, stress relief for carers. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| James Saunders |
Grove Books 2002 |
| 'Pastoral theology & pastoral care.' Caring for those with dementia in the church - theological background and practical advice. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Malcolm Goldsmith |
4M Publications 2004 |
| 'People with dementia and the Local Church.' Understanding dementia, the response of the church, theological reflection from parish priest & Research Fellow on Dementia Services. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Life on the Dark Side of the Cross |
Booklet |
| Ali Walton |
Grove Books 2000 |
| 'Supporting depressed people.' Using biblical models: shepherding, the body of Christ, the cross, to explore different phases of depression and their needs. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Promoting mental health |
Folder |
|
C of E Archbishops' Council 2003 |
| 'A resource for spiritual & pastoral care.' A wealth of material to help churches understand, welcome & support those with mental health problems. Sections inc: planning & delivering training, workshops etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Stress & Depression in Children & Teenagers |
Book |
| Accessible, easy read, directed mainly at parents, written by agony aunt. Not a specifically Christian perspective. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Towards Mental Health |
Pack |
| Ed: Janice Price |
Southwark Diocese 1993 |
| Reflection material for groups as well as general information on the needs of those with mental illness & provision available (NB out of date info). Also case histories of how churches have supported those with mental illness. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Virginia Ironside |
Young Minds |
| Story written for 5-11 year olds to help them understand what is happening to a family member who may be experiencing mental illness. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| With a Little Help from my Friends |
Video |
|
Lester Millbank Production |
| 35 minute video showing that mental illness affects ordinary people and that befriending someone with mental illness can make a great difference. Useful for educating and inspiring parishes into action |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Small booklets for young people , plus leaflets & further resource info on mental health issues for children & young people. Subjects inc: mental illness in your family, self-injury, eating disorders, sexual abuse, depression. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Age Exchanges: Reminiscence Projects for Children |
Book |
| Pam Schweitzer |
Age Exchange 1993 |
| How older people can share their reminiscences to provide learning experiences and living history for children. Full of suggestions of useful projects. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
|
Church House Publishing 1990 |
| Report from Church's Board of Social Responsibility looking at changes in demographics and people's attitudes to ageing. Theological & practical perspectives, examining who should care & implications for the church. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Caring for Someone at a Distance |
Book |
| Julie Spencer-Cinggoz |
Age Concern 2003 |
| Advice on: what to look for on visits, assessing what you can do, getting the most out of visits, security & finances, support networks, dealing with rejection of help, guilt, stress etc. |
| __________________________________________________________________ |
| Church's Hidden Asset, The |
Book |
| Michael Apichella |
Kevin Mayhew 2001 | |
