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1 online resource (175 pages) |
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Cover; Pastoral Care in Pregnancy Loss; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgment; Chapter 1. Pregnancy Loss Ministry; Understanding the Problem; Types of Pregnancy Loss; The National Problem; The Ministry Problem; Chapter 2. Case Studies in Pregnancy Loss; Case Study One: Can't Come to Church; Case Study Two: I Failed God -- Case Study Three: I Have Sinned -- Case Study Four: At Least You Have Each Other -- Case Study Five: God Failed Me -- Case Study Six: Justifying God; Case Study Seven: Solo Grief |
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Chapter 3. Philosophy of Pregnancy Loss MinistryUnderstanding Yourself in Ministry; Definitions and Theories of Loss; Chapter 4. Understanding the Grief That Results from a Pregnancy Loss; Understanding That Pregnancy Loss Creates a Legitimate Grief; Understanding the Impact of Pregnancy Loss; Grief Patterns in General; Grief Patterns in Pregnancy Loss; Grief Patterns in Separation; Chapter 5. Understanding How Pregnancy Loss Affects Personal Relationships; Partner Relationships: Incongruent Grieving; Partner Relationships: Sexual Difficulty; Personal Relationships: Current Children |
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Personal Relationships: Subsequent ChildrenPersonal Relationships: Grandparents; Chapter 6. Understanding How Pregnancy Loss Affects Societal Relationships; Organizations; Friendships; Chapter 7. Ministries at a Pregnancy Loss; Spirituality and Pregnancy Loss; Spiritual Needs at Pregnancy Loss; Practical Ministries at Pregnancy Loss; Chapter 8. Ministries After a Pregnancy Loss; Crisis Ministry Support; Long-Term Support; Other Support Ministries; Sununary; Appendix: Support Organizations; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Until now, the church has been unaware of the need for ministry to those suffering from pregnancy loss. At a time when approximately one in four pregnancies ends in loss, the need to understand and provide caring ministry is painfully obvious. Pastoral Care in Pregnancy Loss introduces the religious community to the issue of pregnancy loss and describes the ministries that can be helpful to those who experience these tragedies. Effective ministry in pregnancy loss requires that one develop basic life theories in order to prepare for such in-depth care. Thus, the book is more than a "how to" as |
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Print version record |
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Women -- Pastoral counseling of
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Miscarriage -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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RELIGION -- Christian Life -- General.
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RELIGION -- Christian Ministry -- Adult.
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RELIGION -- Christian Ministry -- Counseling & Recovery.
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Miscarriage -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
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Women -- Pastoral counseling of
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317971566 |
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1317971566 |
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