Pembroke, Neil.

Working relationships : spirituality in human service and organisational life / Neil Pembroke. - London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004. - 183 p. ; 24 cm. - Practical theology series . - Practical theology series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-178) and indexes.

Self-communication -- Virtue and practices -- Self-communication as a virtue in the human service professions -- Charm in human service -- Belonging in the workplace -- Trust in the organisation -- Competition, co-operation, and trust : from business to the NHS.

"In this text, Neil Pembroke shows how relationships form the heart of chaplaincy, nursing and social care practice. Developing ideas from Martin Buber and virtue theory he shows how authentic, compassionate self-communication form, the basis of relatedness in human services work. Drawing on examples from everyday life and health and social care work settings, Pembroke demonstrates the importance of trust and feelings of belonging in the human services working environment."--BOOK JACKET.

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Charm
Helping behavior--Religious aspects.
Interpersonal relations--Religious aspects.
Social service
Social service--Religious aspects.

HV530 / .P34 2004

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