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The spiritual values of the society - The wealth of free time
RAVEÁNOVÁ, Andrea
Whole thesis is conceived theoretically and it deals with spiritual values in the society in the context of leisure time. It represents spiritual values, spirituality and dimensions of leisure time and their coherence. The text characterises the changing concept of leisure time in the historical-anthropological perspective and compares present times and the need for spiritual values throughout the history of Western Society. By means of the theological, philosophical and historical scientific material, I research the phenomena of leisure time and the role of the Church. The thesis deals with the ways of spending leisure time in Middle Ages, Modern Times and it describes changes in Modern Times. The content of the theoretical part of the thesis is the reflection of transformation of spiritual values and their wealth in the past and the present, the treatise also belongs to spiritual activities in comparison with other leisure time alternatives.
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Icon therapy in treatment of drug addictions
MRÁZOVÁ, Anna
The work focuses on the description of icon therapy, the therapeutic method used in the treatment of drug addictions to increase the client's motivation to heal. The first chapter summarizes the current approach to drug addiction in the Czech Republic, the services provided to drug users and the direction of development drug policy. Thinks about human spirituality and approaches which take it into account in the treatment of drug addicton. In the next section is icon therapy set in theological context, as based on Eastern Christian spirituality. The chapter contains the introduction to some concepts of Orthodox theology. Theres is explored a concept icon from different perspectives and finally described how icon therapy works in practice. In the final part are compared some aspects of icon therapy, music therapy and art therapy.
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Confrontation of western and eastern spirituality: options and limitations of contemporary approaches the transcendent
KLOZAR, Karel
The thesis deals with examination of the transcendent in relation to the human being through intraspective and extraspective analysis of some typical differences of eastern and western approach to being. Pointing out some fundamental differences on extraspective level. Searching for possible similarities on intraspective level ? real, imaginary and possible. Inspiration with Jung's collective unconsciousness and individuation process as the possible key to understanding the essence of human as focus of relation of an universal and an individual. The transcendent as a collective goal, or source of conflict? Are eastern and western approaches the transcendent compatible? Is there some essence of the transcendent, which is universal and points to some unbiased form of experience? Integration of consciousness and unconsciousness as the fundamental joint of East and West.
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Interfaith couples and possibilities of dialog in the family
KRAUSOVÁ, Lucie
The object of this paper is to present the issue of interfaith couples and introduce in the possibilities and principles of conducting interreligious dialogue of married couples with each other, with their environment and their children. The first topic is the individual. The topic of the individual is developed in three successive areas: human being as person, the dialogical nature of person and individual care of one?s own spirituality. The second part focuses on interreligious dialogue as such. The final part is devoted to the topic of dialogue in marriage generally and dialogue of interfaith couples.
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The significance of spirituality in the educational process
KOMENDA, Vladimír
Based on this bachelor thesis I wanted to map the key moments in spiritual development of a school-aged child (6-13 years), then to identify and analyse spiritual aspects in education with respect to latent nature of spirituality today. The objective of the work was to answer the major research question, whether religious parents realize the significance of spiritual aspects in education and in spiritual perception of their children. The way of bringing up children in two Christian families was analysed using the respondents? answers. The analysis revealed in which situations religious parents realize the significance of spirituality in education and spiritual perception of their children. Information needed for this thesis was obtained by the method of a qualitative ? semi-structured interview with five open questions focused on individual aspects of Christian education. The interviews clearly show the significance attached to spiritual aspects of education and to spiritual perception of their children by respondents. If a child is able to reflect the spiritual nature of life, it can be assumed that this ability becomes his auspices when dealing with significant life situations. The results of the thesis could be used as further material for sociological studies of a similar theme or as study material for social workers or students of social sciences.
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Satisfaction of Spiritual Needs of In-Patients
ŠROTOVÁ, Jana
According to holistic philosophy, the current trend in the care for patients is satisfying their needs. The problem is that members of medical staff perceive certain needs easier than others, and automatically focus on professional care mainly for biological needs of in-patients. This thesis attempts to prove that even though the spiritual needs of patients are naturally below other needs, they cannot be ignored because the peace of mind of in-patients plays a significant role in their treatment. The theoretic part outlines spirituality as a constant need of all people, and tries to distinguish it from religion. The questions about the meaning and essence of human existence are rooted in the minds of all people. Some people are more sensitive to them, while others don{\crq}t perceive them. When seeking the truth and answers, people often identify themselves with ideas already expressed and professed. If a person looking for answers joins people with similar views and persuasion, he or she becomes a member of some religion, church, or community. The problem of the medical staff is that they reduce satisfaction of the spiritual needs of these people to mere respect for the required liturgy, which is extremely valuable and necessary, but it should not be confused with the needs of human spirituality, as mentioned above. In-patients need to be treated sensitively by the medical staff and to be accepted without reservations just as they are.
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Similarities and dissimilarities in access of different Church institutions for pensioners
BOUCHAL, Jan
The first part of this bachelor thesis deals with a brief history charitable activities of two churches that are in our country significantly active in helping the seniors. The most important church provider of social services for the elderly is the Roman Catholic Church; the second one is the Evangelical Church.The chapter entitled "Characteristics of the approach in church homes for the elderly" provides a basic description of each approach in the surveyed areas of care. Within the Church's approach the emphasis has been placed on the care for the spiritual needs of the clients. The practical part compares the selected approach areas in four church homes for seniors, all founded by the Charity Czech republic and Diaconate of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren.The research is divided into two parts. The first one describes the nature of the services provided by selected church homes for the elderly in areas of social work, charity work and as a part of it also the care for the spiritual needs of seniors, activation programs and the availability of these devices in terms of regional, financial and capacity features.The second part illustrates various forms of the religious pluralism of the direct care workers. Its aim is to determine the influence of this religiosity on their perception of the importance of the care for the spiritual needs of their clients and to find out whether the employees are themselves involved in the care of the mentioned needs.
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The Nursing Approach to the Jehovah{\crq}s Witnesses at Medical Treatment Units
BRAUNOVÁ, Alexandra
The topic of the diploma thesis is ``The Nursing Approach to the Jehovah{\crq}s Witnesses at Medical Treatment Units{\crq}q. The probability of a nurse coming across a Jehovah{\crq}s Witness is considerable. Jehovah{\crq}s Witnesses form a large group within the Czech Republic, and therefore the nursing staff should also be ready to treat patients who belong to this community. All this in compliance with the current trend of applying the thoughts of transcultural/multicultural nursing while treating the patients. The present thesis is a contribution to this very discipline. Its task was to investigate the specifics of the Jehovah{\crq}s Witness community, and what the expectations of their members are when it comes to nursing care. With reference to the specifics and expectations, we attempted to detect the problem situations that may come up when caring for the members of the Jehovah{\crq}s Witness community. All this information was investigated in order to be able to offer culturally sensitive nursing care to the patients who belong to the Jehovah{\crq}s Witness community. For the empiric part of the thesis, four objectives were set that lead to three research questions and three hypotheses. Two research methods were chosen, the qualitative method: a semi-standardized dialogue with the respondents being members of the Jehovah{\crq}s Witnesses; and a quantitative method: a questionnaire for the nursing staff of the medical treatment units. The conception of a Jehovah{\crq}s Witness in general is improved by the division of the information in the dialogue according to the Giger and Davidhizar transcultural nursing assessment model. For further clarification of the problem, questions concerning hospitalization and nursing staff were added. The results of the dialogues were drafted as case reports which were then categorized in transparent tables and charts. The questionnaire contained identification questions and questions clarifying the given problem. The remaining questions were aimed at direct or indirect verification of the hypotheses we have set. The outcome of the questionnaire investigation is introduced using tables and charts. The specifics of the approach of the nursing staff are summarized in a nursing care standard, which can be used by the nursing staff when caring for a client/patient who belongs to the Jehovah{\crq}s Witnesses. The thesis offers information on the Jehovah{\crq}s Witness community, and explains the singularities of the approach of the nursing staff towards them. The outcome of the thesis should serve as study material for the students of nursing disciplines, and at the same time we would appreciate it if it was published to become available to the professional community. The thesis should be a contribution to the improvement of the quality of nursing care.
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Psycho-social supporting care for oncologically diseased persons
PAPEŽOVÁ, Šárka
The Bachelor work deals with areas of supporting care in oncology. The aim of this work is to draw attention to the importance of psycho-social care as an integral part of complex care for oncologically diseased persons. The theoretic part contains characteristics of the influence of an oncological disease to the life quality of the ill person and his/her closed ones. It describes the process of the hard disease?s acceptance and overcoming the typical obstacles in various stages of the illness. At the same time it presents an outline of an oncological patient?s needs including the need of spiritual care. The theoretic-practical part is devoted to definition of the term supporting care. It surveys, whom psycho-social supporting care in the Czech Republic is provided to and in which health care institutes, hospitals and patients? organisations patients can find it. At the same time it pursues clarification of the term psycho-oncology and outlines the rise and development of psycho-oncology in the Czech Republic. The research part deals with the issue of psycho-social supporting care offer and demand. It also offers a view at the experiences of an oncological patient, the founder of the association Amelie o. s. This association offers psycho-social support and care to oncologically diseased persons and their closed ones.
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Spirituality and religiosity of students of helping professions (in cultures with Christian and Buddhist traditions)
ŠVEHLOVÁ, Blanka
The bachelor thesis called {\clq}qSpirituality and religiousness of students in helping professions (in cultures with Christian and Buddhist traditions) deals with an importance of a religion and a spiritual life for a choice as well as performance of helping professions. This thesis would like to draw an attention to the importance of spiritual dimensions both of clients and professionals in helping professions themselves. In the theoretical part I first focused on definitions of important concepts related to the topic. Further, I look at the spirituality as a part of a holistic conception of a man, which should be a basis for a successful care for the clients. There are also for me important questions, dealing with a motivation of students for the helping professions, to which I devote specifically from the perspective of Buddhism and Christianity. The Christian-Buddhist dialogue bears through the whole thesis. It builds, in the context of a globalized world, on the need of a mutual understanding and tolerance. Last, but not least I also included a chapter dealing with parallels between religious and psychotherapeutic effects. The research part of the thesis consists of a questionnaire survey, a secondary data analysis and a group interview with students of the University of South Bohemia, where the Czech part of the research was carried out. I also hold the questionnaire survey during my foreign intership in Chiang Mai University in Thailand. In the discussion, I come to conclusions which confirm that helping professions are still inseparably linked to a religious faith and spiritual values. The comparison of the Czech and Thai environments clearly shows a conservation of the traditional Buddhist society in contrast with the various, in relation to the religion not sharply defined, European country. The aim of the thesis is a description of the spiritual life, religiosity and spiritual needs of university students of helping professions compared to the Czech and Thai environment. To achieve this aim, I tried to link the theoretical foundations with the research part of the thesis. I believe that by processing this topic I can contribute to an emphasis of the human spiritual dimension in the therapeutic process. Though it is named in the holistic concept of a man, but then it does not usually acquire clearer outlines. This thesis would therefore like to point out a constant topicality of this theme.
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