Robert J. Wicks (1)
Author of Touching the Holy
For other authors named Robert J. Wicks, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Dr. Robert Wicks is a Professor in the Graduate Programs in Pastoral Counseling at Loyola College in Maryland. Dr. Wicks, who received his doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann Medical College, is a graduate of both Fairfield and St. John's Universities. Wicks maintains a private practice and show more specializes in the prevention of secondary stress (the pressure that results from reaching out to others in need) and the integration of psychology and spirituality. He is a frequent lecturer in the United States, Canada, India, Europe, Central America, Asia, and New Zealand. He has worked with professionals from the English-speaking international community in Cambodia helping the Khmer people rebuild their nation following years of terror and torture; and was also responsible for the psychological debriefing of relief workers evacuated from Rwanda during its bloody civil war. show less
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Series
Works by Robert J. Wicks
Handbook of Spirituality for Ministers, Volume 2: Perspectives for the 21st Century (2000) 51 copies
Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being (2005) 35 copies
A Circle of Friends: Encountering the Caring Voices in Your Life (1996) — Author — 31 copies, 1 review
Self-Ministry Through Self-Understanding: A Guide to Christian Introspection (Campion Book) (1990) 13 copies
Helping Others: Ways of Listening, Sharing and Counselling (Condor Book): Ways of Listening, Sharing and Counselling (Condor Book) (1982) 5 copies
Techniques in Interviewing for Law Enforcement and Corrections Personnel. : A Programmed Text (1972) 2 copies
Contemplating Jesus 1 copy
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Robert Wicks has a deeply authentic spirituality that comes across in all his books. This book offers practical guidance and stories from Wicks's own life that can aid others in their efforts to develop more prayerfulness in daily life. Especially good to have a solid spiritual practice when one becomes ill or infirm -- as the late Joseph Cardinal Bernardin said, [paraphrased] "It's important to build a prayer life *before* you get sick, because it is difficult to make room for prayer when show more you are ill."
Audience: Any person of faith who wants to develop a deeper prayer life and sense of groundedness in their faith will benefit from reading this book. Agnostics might also achieve some clarity around the role of faith in others' lives. show less
Audience: Any person of faith who wants to develop a deeper prayer life and sense of groundedness in their faith will benefit from reading this book. Agnostics might also achieve some clarity around the role of faith in others' lives. show less
Sensitivity is an essential attitude for caring people in a harsh world. In this practical and hopeful book Robert Wicks carefully leads us on the path of sensitivity, encouraging us not to withdraw from the darkness in our world and in our hearts.
The book encourages and enables readers to discover simplicity and single-mindedness in the midst of life's turmoil. The author takes readers on a deliberate journey, teaching them how to reflect on the way they think, asking them to see with their imaginations, prompting them to serve others and encouraging them to experience God through their emotions.
An excellent primer on developing your spiritual life. It is easy to read & breaks the disciplines up into "bite-sized" pieces. The author's approach is very down-to-earth, allowing the reader to see that this is a "do-able" thing. Highly recommended to anyone wishing to improve their spiritual life.
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- Works
- 53
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- 2,122
- Popularity
- #12,125
- Rating
- 3.4
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- ISBNs
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