Spiritual Resiliency and Aging

Janet L. Ramsey Pastor George Weinman Chair of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota. Rosemary Blieszner Alumni Distinguished Professor of Human Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia.

Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgments

PART 1: The Hopeful Reality of Spiritually Resilient Aging

CHAPTER I
Understanding Spiritual Resiliency and Aging

CHAPTER 2
Conceptualizing Spiritual Resiliency across Time

PART 2: The Interconnected Personhood of Spiritually Resilient Elders

CHAPTER 3
Integrating Personhood in Community

CHAPTER 4
Developing Spiritual Strength through Interpersonal Relationships

CHAPTER 5
Experiencing Personal and Communal Emotions

CHAPTER 6
Embodying Forgiveness

CHAPTER 7
Anna, A Model of Interconnected Personhood

PART 3: Reflective Co-creation: The Dynamics of Spiritually Resilient Lives

CHAPTER 8
Re-imagining the Self

CHAPTER 9
Increasing Reflective Responsibility through Spiritual Practices

CHAPTER 10
Living with Hope and Gratitude

CHAPTER 11
Rediscovering Meaningful Vocations

CHAPTER 12
Critiquing Self and Community

CHAPTER 13
Alex, A Model of Reflective Co-creation

CHAPTER 14
Conclusion: The Gift of Spiritual Resiliency

APPENDIX
Research Methods

Table A.l. Identity Markers of Research Participants
Table A.2. Interview Guide
Table A.3. Coding Scheme
REFERENCES
INDEX