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Loading... Short Term Spiritual Guidanceby Duane R. Bidwell
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This book represents a significant departure from most contemporary writing about spiritual direction. While most writers focus on long-term relationships of guidance, specifically envisioning long listening sessions, Bidwell changes focus. Spiritual direction, he insists, typically requires intervention in a specific crisis or situation or question, is not formal, lasts fewer than five sessions, and must be actively and intentionally focused on the person's growth. Bidwell's work shows what spiritual directors can learn from the short-term therapy model, especially about enabling people briefly but effectively to ''learn to listen on their own and with others for God's presence.'' Focusing on how God is already active in the directee's life allows the participants to identify God's action and respond in ways that collaborate with that identified movement of the Spirit. Key Features: A one-volume guide to the practice of spiritual direction Beautifully and simply explains the classic concepts Specific and helpful advice for different situations and for group direction No library descriptions found. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)253.5Religions Christian pastoral theology, homiletics and religious orders Pastoral Ministry; Pastoral Theology Pastoral CounsellingLC ClassificationRatingAverage:![]()
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Chapters include:
1. Ministry of Spiritual Direction'
2. Knowing Unknowing
3. Guidance from Brief Pastoral Counseling
4. The First Session
5. Taking Action: Techniques from Brief Pastoral Counseling
6. Contemplative Action: Interventions from the Spiritual Traditions
7. The Art of Discernment in Brief Spiritual Direction
8. Discovering Your Purpose: Exploring Vocation in Short-Term Group Spiritual Direction