Vocation as Autobiography: Family of Origin Influences on the Caregiving Role in Ministry

Presents an overview of transgenerational family systems theory with primary emphasis on the dynamics of family life which are understood to influence the decision to enter a helping profession. Evaluates the role of caregiver as an aspect of ministerial identity and function in order to ascertain t...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stalfa, Frank J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: 1994
In: The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1994, Volume: 48, Issue: 4, Pages: 370-380
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Description
Summary:Presents an overview of transgenerational family systems theory with primary emphasis on the dynamics of family life which are understood to influence the decision to enter a helping profession. Evaluates the role of caregiver as an aspect of ministerial identity and function in order to ascertain those factors which enhance or undermine professional development. Illustrates these influences with case vignettes and suggests education and therapeutic applications.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234099404800407