Disaster Spiritual Care : Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy

by Roberts, Stephen B.

• ISBN13: 9781594732409
• ISBN10: 159473240X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: Skylight Paths Pub

Summary

This first-of-its-kind, innovative, practical resource integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the unique challenges of disaster response on community, regional and national levels.This vital reference draws from the wisdom and experience of contributors from many faith traditions?Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and more. It is the definitive handbook for counseling not only the victims of disaster but also the clergy and caregivers who are called to service in the wake of crisis.Exploring how spiritual care changes following a disaster, and including a comprehensive explanation of a disaster?s lifecycle, this handbook offers the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the best disaster response texts, research and concepts. Topics include:? Defining Disaster and Its Impact on the Community? Congregational and Community Work in Small, Regional and National Disasters? Recognizing Coping Mechanisms?Healthy and Unhealthy?within Your Congregation and Community? Building Response Organizations Prior to Disaster? Cultural and Religious Considerations in Disaster Response? Clergy and Compassion Fatigue

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Introduction
Disasters and Spiritual Care	p. xv
Disaster Spiritual Care Wisdom Sayings and Insights	p. xxvi
The Life Cycle of a Disaster
The Life Cycle of a Disaster	p. 3
Self-Care-Not an Option	p. 17
Pre-disaster Phase-No One Is an Island: How to Prepare Your Congregation and Congregants through Cooperation, Collaboration, and Community	p. 39
Impact and Heroic Phases-Small Disaster: What Do I Do Now? Congregational and Community Work	p. 56
Impact and Heroic Phases-Large Regional and National Disasters: What Do I Do Now? Congregational and Community Work	p. 69
Impact and Heroic Phases: Disaster Chaplains and Chaplaincy	p. 86
Spiritual First Aid	p. 106
From Honeymoon to Disillusionment to Reconstruction: Recognizing Healthy and Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms and Encouraging Resiliency	p. 119
From Honeymoon to Disillusionment to Reconstruction: Pastoral Counseling-Thinking Outside the Box	p. 139
From Honeymoon to Disillusionment to Reconstruction: Working with Outside Groups to Help Rebuild a Community	p. 162
Anniversaries, Holidays, and other Reminders	p. 186
Memorial Services, Site Visits, and Other Rituals	p. 196
Special Needs
Compassion Fatigue	p. 209
Cultural and Religious Considerations	p. 227
Attending to the Dead: Morgues, Body Identification, Accompanying and Blessing the Dead	p. 245
Working with Children and Adolescents after a Disaster	p. 261
The Work and Role of the College Chaplain Following a Disaster or Traumatic Event	p. 286
Working with the Elderly after a Disaster	p. 297
Working with Police, Firefighters, and Other Uniformed Personnel	p. 315
Resources in a Disaster: Accessing Them for the Congregation and Congregants-Suggestions on Ways for a Congregation to Get Involved That Strengthen It, Not Destroy It	p. 327
Index	p. 344
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