Addiction and Pastoral Care by Nicholas Roberts - 9781848259744

Addiction and Pastoral CareAuthor(s): Nicholas Roberts\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Canterbury Press Norwich, United Kingdom\nImprint: Canterbury Press Norwich\nISBN-13: 9781848259744, 978-1848259744\nSynopsis\nAddiction and Pastoral Care addresses one of the most acute and challenging social problems affecting individuals, families and local communities.\n\nClergy and pastoral workers are often in the front line caring for addicts and their families, usually without any professional training. This handbook from an experienced pastoral practitioner offers:\n\n-    An exploration of the psychology of addiction;\n-    A theological perspective on desire;\n-    Practical models of pastoral care; \n-    A guide to the professional resources and care available.