Dreams and Spirituality: a Handbook for Ministry, Spiritual Direction and Counselling

Marc Notes: A comprehensive overview of the nature of dreams as understood from a range of diverse perspectives, this book also examines their relevance for pastoral care. Its approach is both systematic and practical, enabling ministers, spiritual directors and counsellors to understand the nature of dreams and the role they play in the lives of those in their pastoral care. Brief Description: A comprehensive overview of the nature of dreams as understood from a range of diverse perspectives, and their relevance for pastoral care. Its approach is both systematic and practical, enabling ministers, spiritual directors and counsellors to understand the nature of dreams and the role they play in the lives of those in their pastoral care. Review Quotes: "At one time dreams belonged to the world of religion, including most of the history of Christianity. For many modern people, including Christians, dreams belong either to the realm of psychotherapy or to new age religion. The present volume is a thoroughly modern book that puts Dreams and Spirituality in dialogue with each other, recovering in cogent and unexpected ways for modern Christians the nexus between their dreaming, discerning, and prayer."- Canon John Gibaut, Director for Unity, Faith and Order, The Anglican Communion Office

Contributor Bio:  Adams, Kate Kate Adams is Reader in Education at Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln and a specialist in children's dreams. Contributor Bio:  Koet, Bart Bart Koet is Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Literature, Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, The Netherlands. Contributor Bio:  Roukema-Koning, Barbara Barbara Roukema-Koning is a psychologist of religion and spiritual director, based at the Centre for Dreams and Well-Being, The Netherlands. Contributor Bio:  Koning, Barbara Barbara Koning is a psychologist of religion and spiritual director, based at the Centre for Dreams and Well-Being, The Netherlands.