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Spiritual care in retirement homes
Kellerová, Květa ; Havrdová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Matochová, Alžběta (referee)
The diploma thesis aims to understand, through theoretical and empirical processing, how it is possible to support the offer of spiritual programs for seniors within the social services of the Diaconia of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren retirement home by knowing the principles on which the activity offered to seniors to meet their spiritual needs should be exposed. The thesis is divided into two main parts. The first part of the thesis outlines the theoretical basis. It defines the basic concepts and defines the main connections between spiritual needs and the possibilities of their satisfaction. It also describes the principles of activation and the role of churches and church organizations in the pastoral activity of seniors in terms of their spiritual accompaniment. The second, practical part of the thesis aims to use a qualitative approach using the method of semi- structured interviews with pastoral workers, clients of homes and employees of homes to answer the basic research question concerning the formulation of common principles leading to the support of the offer of spiritual programs within residential services for seniors Diaconia of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. Key words: Old age, home for the elderly, spiritual needs, spirituality, pastoral care, pastoral worker,...
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The role of pastoral worker in a retirement home.
BALKOVÁ, Magdaléna
The thesis deals with the role of pastoral worker in retirements homes. In the first part of the thesis, the specification of senior is introduced as it is target group of pastoral worker in retirement homes. In the same time, the thesis also focuses on communication which is essential for pastoration process itself. The following part of the thesis is concerned with conceptual care which is included in the pastoral worker's service. In addition, it introduces important documents for this service. Using quantitative research, the theses indicates the number of retirement homes which offer this service. In the last part of the thesis, the qualitative research depicts the different roles of pastoral workers in retirement homes.
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Pastoral care for parents with preschool children in Prague
Surovcová, Karolína ; Macek, Ondřej (advisor) ; Beneš, Ladislav (referee)
This diploma thesis talks about pastoral care of parents and their pre-school children in Prague. Theoretical part defines a term family using empirical sciences and Christians' point of view. This thesis introduces two documents that further elaborates the concept and purpose of a family: Amoris Laetitia and Familiaris Consortio. This study also describes topics regarding families and Christian education of their children in cooperation with church. It defines terms like pastoral care, pastoral worker and his/her duties. This diploma thesis also talks about different Prague churches, their origin, their professed values, and about what do they offer regarding free time activities. The main goal of the thesis is to understand the activities of pastoral workers in relation to parents with their kids from the perspective of different religion they believe in. To fulfill the goal of the thesis a qualitative research methodology in the form of a semi-structured interview is used. This helps to perceive the activities of pastoral workers through their eyes.
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Pastoral care of persons with physical disabilities - theory and application
Walter, Pavel ; Bartůšková, Ludmila (advisor) ; Prokeš, Josef (referee)
The diploma thesis strives to map and analyze the pastoral care of people with disabilities in the Czech Republic, both theoretically and practically. The theoretical scope of the topic uses primarily scientific literature from the field of neurology, psychology and sociology. In this theoretical part, it does not ignore the social policy of the state, which should help these people. Great emphasis is also placed on biblical and ecclesiastical teachings. Professional literature from the field of special pedagogy and pastoral theology is used as well for analysing the practical aspects of the topic, but mainly it draws from the practical experience of respondents to the questionnaire created in the framework of this thesis. The first two chapters describe physical disabilities from the perspective of neurology and psychology. The third chapter analyses theoretically attitude of society and the state to this issue. The fourth and fifth chapters deal with the question of disability in terms of Bible and church documents. The next chapter maps the social activities and services of charities in the Czech Republic which are provided to people with physical and other types of disabilities. The seventh chapter analyses the practical approach and communication of these people, both by the majority of...
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The nature and importance of clinical pastoral care in perinatal centres (with an emphasis on family support) and the possibility of subsequent pastoral care
HRACHOVCOVÁ, Hana
The thesis deals with the essence and importance of clinical pastoral care in perinatal centers (focusing on the family) and the possibilities of subsequent pastoral care. This problematics opens up brief descriptions of the family and the treatise on the pregnancy and the child. The following is an introduction by field of perinatology and outline of care in the perinatal centers (with a preferential view of the risk department and pathological pregnancy, the obstetrical hall, neonatological JIRP and the puerperology department). The selected are risk and pathological conditions in the perinatology are mentioned , as well as the specific conflicting situations in perinatology . The following outline is problematics at the beginning of an individual human life, which goes into another very controversial question, touching the human right to a (healthy) child and a look at ethical reproduction problems. Furthermore, the work is already focused on the definition of the essence and importance of clinical pastoral care in the perinatal centers and in the area of possibilities of subsequent pastoral care. The chapter on human freedom and its responsibility for decisions is closed by the topic.
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Coping strategies of pastoral workers
Minksová, Petra ; Čihánková, Ivana (advisor) ; Martinek, Michael (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the problematics of coping strategies of pastoral workers. The objective of the thesis is to identify and describe specific stressors pastoral workers are facing in their professional life and to identify and describe their specific coping strategies. The thesis is divided into theoretical part, which focuses on description of the topic based on vocational literature and two selected researches, and empirical part, which contains author's own analyses. The theoretical part of the thesis deals with introduction into the problematics of stress, definition and conception of stress, definition of stressors, their symptoms and impacts on humans. The second part of the thesis is dedicated to ways dealing with stress, the definition of coping, the sources and methods of coping. The third part of the thesis defines the terms of pastoral work and pastoral worker and describes specific stressors and specific methods of coping related to pastoral work. The empirical part of thesis is based on qualitative analysis in the form of semi-structured interviews which reveal specific stressors and methods of coping among a group of pastoral workers from selected church fellowship. Keywords Coping, coping strategies, pastoral work, pastoral workers, stress.
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The spiritual needs of pensioners in the residential home in Velká Bíteš
Zavadilová, Marie ; Haškovcová, Helena (advisor) ; Marková, Monika (referee)
The spiritual needs of pensioners in the residential home in Velká Bíteš Abstract: This theses focuses on spiritual needs of senior citizens living in the residential home for pensioners in Velká Bíteš. The theoretical part concentrates on the human needs, ageing and old age, healh and social services. It deals with spirituality, pastoral care, meaning of life and some religions. The practical part examinates the spiritual needs of pensioners in Velká Bíteš and tries to find out if these are sufficiently met. Further it maps the relation between the elderly to the faith, especially to some religious activities, and their cooperation with pastoral workers. The theses provides specific recommendations based on the results of the survay. The conclusion lists recommendations, which could be put into the practice and increase the quality of the spiritual care for senior citizens in residential facilities. Key words: HUMAN NEEDS, MEETING OF NEEDS, NEEDS BY MASLOW, SPIRITUAL NEEDS, AGEING OF PEOPLE, CHANGES IN OLD AGE, HEALTH CARE (SERVICES), SOCIAL CARE (SERVICES), RESIDENTIAL HOME, SPIRITUALITY, PASTORAL CARE, PASTORAL WORKER, DEATH, DYING, MEANING OF LIFE, V. E. FRANKL, SOLITUDE, RELIGION
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The potential and benefits of pastoral care in perinatal child loss
HRACHOVCOVÁ, Hana
The thesis focuses on the potential and benefits of pastoral care in perinatal child loss. Discussion of the main topic of the work is preceded by a definition of perinatal child loss, information on Dead Foetus Syndrome, an introduction to new-born palliative care at neonatal intensive and resuscitative care units, as well as a reference to the experience parents go through in the death of their own child. A brief introduction of the field of practical theology is followed by the characteristics of clinical pastoral care and the potentials for its practical application. Emphasis is placed on the fact that clinical pastoral care can benefit not only sick patients and their loved ones, but also healthcare workers who are often confronted with pain and suffering during the course of their work. This discussion is then followed by a brief mention of the three theological virtues (love, hope, and faith) that are an essential prerequisite to the efforts of pastoral workers. The topic is concluded with a chapter touching on eschatological perspectives, the importance of baptism, and hope for the salvation of children who pass away before having been baptised.
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