Fiona Gardner Ordre des livres

Engaging with spirituality is portrayed as crucial for achieving social justice in social work practice. The author, Gardner, explores the intersections of various spiritual and religious traditions with critical reflection in social work. Additionally, the book incorporates First Nations perspectives and emphasizes green and relational methodologies, highlighting the importance of these elements in fostering a socially just approach to social work.

A powerful and revealing account of how the Church of England failed to come to terms with the child abuse scandal within its own ranks.

Searching for meaning, truth or just to understand yourself better - then this is for you!

Fiona Gardner reflects on her spiritual journey and integration of her faith into everyday life, drawn from her experiences as a social worker and educator. With over twenty years of involvement in the Meeting for Learning program, she emphasizes the importance of living in union with Spirit, advocating for a holistic approach to spirituality that transcends the 'divided life.' A member of the Victoria Regional Meeting, Gardner has significantly contributed to Quaker practices and teachings, focusing on spirituality in social work and pastoral care.

This book offers an analysis of the limitations of child attachment theory as the basis for decision-making in child welfare practice, examining controversies and offering a new pedagogy that is responsive to the changing dynamics of contemporary families.

First published by Routledge 2007--T.p. verso.

An imaginative engagement with Thomas Merton's view of childhood spirituality, suggesting that a rediscovery of the 'child mind' is the route to a mature relationship with God.

Reflection is a vital part of professional practice, but complex theory and models can make it difficult to embed in your everyday actions. From an international authority this concise guide is application-focused and shows how a critically reflective approach can support learning, supervision and team working within contemporary practice contexts.

Exploring the intersection of spirituality and human services, this book addresses the growing expectation for professionals to engage with spiritual matters despite feeling unprepared. It raises critical questions about the definitions of spirituality and its relationship to religion, while also examining how to honor diversity in spiritual practices. Additionally, it discusses the boundaries of spiritual tolerance, providing insights into the dilemmas and challenges faced by practitioners in the field.

Spiritual insight and direction from Merton's personal correspondence.