Those of us who have a ministry of pastoral care cannot be an expert on everything but between simple ignorance and specialist knowledge there is a place for informed help and caring.

This book provides support for those who may feel anxious about their lack of basic knowledge when faced with a situation they haven’t encountered before. Covering topics such as Bipolar affective disorder, Interfaith marriage and Cot deaths, each chapter gives suggestions about the help that might be offered while also listing names and contact details of selected organisations and other sources of further assistance.

John Cox • Paul Cox • Brian Fahy • Bill Merrington • Chris Morley • Gerald O’Mahony • Claire Richards • Helen Warwick

Contents:

• Ageing and growing old
• Aggressive behaviour in children and young people
• Alcoholism
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Bipolar affective disorder
• Carers
• Chronic illness
• Cot deaths
• Crime
• Despair
• Domestic violence
• Gambling
• Homelessness
• Interfaith marriage
• Internet use by teenagers
• Obesity
• Paranoia
• Pornography
• Racism
• Sanctuary 
• Suicide