1st Edition
Spiritual Resiliency and Aging Hope, Relationality, and the Creative Self
First Published in 2017. In this new book, Ramsey and Blieszner invite readers to renew their acquaintance with the eight women of the previous book and to meet eight men who, like the women, were nominated by their pastors as being people the pastors would want to speak with in times of spiritual crisis.
Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgments
PART 1: The Hopeful Reality of Spiritually Resilient Aging
CHAPTER I
Understanding Spiritual Resiliency and Aging
CHAPTER 2
Conceptualizing Spiritual Resiliency across Time
PART 2: The Interconnected Personhood of Spiritually Resilient Elders
CHAPTER 3
Integrating Personhood in Community
CHAPTER 4
Developing Spiritual Strength through Interpersonal Relationships
CHAPTER 5
Experiencing Personal and Communal Emotions
CHAPTER 6
Embodying Forgiveness
CHAPTER 7
Anna, A Model of Interconnected Personhood
PART 3: Reflective Co-creation: The Dynamics of Spiritually Resilient Lives
CHAPTER 8
Re-imagining the Self
CHAPTER 9
Increasing Reflective Responsibility through Spiritual Practices
CHAPTER 10
Living with Hope and Gratitude
CHAPTER 11
Rediscovering Meaningful Vocations
CHAPTER 12
Critiquing Self and Community
CHAPTER 13
Alex, A Model of Reflective Co-creation
CHAPTER 14
Conclusion: The Gift of Spiritual Resiliency
APPENDIX
Research Methods
Table A.l. Identity Markers of Research Participants
Table A.2. Interview Guide
Table A.3. Coding Scheme
REFERENCES
INDEX
Biography
Janet L. Ramsey Pastor George Weinman Chair of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota. Rosemary Blieszner Alumni Distinguished Professor of Human Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia.
