Restorying Our Lives

Author : William L. Randall,Elizabeth McKim
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0199719209

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Reading Our Lives by William L. Randall,Elizabeth McKim Pdf

Against the background of Socrates' insight that the unexamined life is not worth living, Reading Our Lives: The Poetics of Growing Old investigates the often overlooked inside dimensions of aging. Despite popular portrayals of mid- and later life as entailing inevitable decline, this book looks at aging as, potentially, a process of poiesis: a creative endeavor of fashioning meaning from the ever-accumulating texts - memories and reflections-that constitute our inner worlds. At its center is the conviction that although we are constantly reading our lives to some degree anyway, doing so in a mindful matter is critical to our development in the second half of life. Drawing on research in numerous disciplines affected by the so-called narrative turn - including cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and the psychology of aging - authors Randall and McKim articulate a vision of aging that promises to accommodate such time-honored concepts as wisdom and spirituality: one that understands aging as a matter not merely of getting old but of consciously growing old.

Author : Gary M. Kenyon,William Lowell Randall
Publisher : Greenwood Publishing Group
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015040045216

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Restorying Our Lives by Gary M. Kenyon,William Lowell Randall Pdf

A blend of practical insight and academic analysis concerning composing or "storying" our lives. With a bibliography on the narrative approach in the human sciences, and examples, this work should be a useful resource for anyone curious about the dynamics of continuity and change.

Author : Mary Ruth Wilkinson,Heidi Wilkinson Teel
Publisher : Regent College Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2000-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1573831468

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A Time to Read by Mary Ruth Wilkinson,Heidi Wilkinson Teel Pdf

In a Time to Read, Mary Ruth K. Wilkinson and her daughter, Heidi Wilkinson Teel, have compiled a helpful guide to children's books. More than bibliography A TIME TO READ also includes essays on the nature of children, families, literature and story--and how these hold together in a Christian life, reflecting Mary Ruth's 30 years' experience teaching a literary and Christian approach to children's books.

Author : Graham D. Rowles, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826116697

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Qualitative Gerontology by Graham D. Rowles, PhD Pdf

The authors provide a contemporary perspective on the status of qualitative research in gerontology. The second edition examines recent trends in the application of qualitative methodologies and the emergence of new qualitative techniques such as focus groups, studies of personal histories, and the use of photography. Chapters include discussions of critical and feminist perspectives, practice issues, ethical issues, and the contribution of qualitative research to the progress of science.

Author : D Jean Clandinin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000690552

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Journeys in Narrative Inquiry by D Jean Clandinin Pdf

Organized around a metaphor of an academic journey, D. Jean Clandinin offers published tracings of an unfolding journey over 40 years that, at its outset, appeared to focus only on questions of epistemology. However, the book illuminates how that apparent beginning focus shape-shifted to questions of methodology, ethics, ontology, and subsequently, political concerns. Clandinin shows that, even at the outset, her research wonders were grounded in relational understandings of experience, understandings that were simultaneously ontological, methodological, epistemological and ethical. Jean’s work is collaborative, an engagement alongside others and within the contexts in which they and she lived and worked, including those who were participants in the research. She continues to acknowledge that narrative inquiry changes people’s ways of being in the world, and those changes have ethical significance. While what she and her colleagues now call relational ethics has always been central, recently her sense of ethics has become more explicitly political. She shows the development of ideas over time, beginning as she entered doctoral work and continuing through 2019 and onward. Jean’s work, centered on relational understandings of experience, highlights ethical dimensions, and has come to define narrative understandings for generations of researchers. This book will be an invaluable resource for researchers and graduate students, and professional researchers in both educational and healthcare settings. .

Author : Sharan B. Merriam,Lisa M. Baumgartner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119490494

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Learning in Adulthood by Sharan B. Merriam,Lisa M. Baumgartner Pdf

The new edition of the authoritative book in the field of adult education — fully revised to reflect the latest research and practice implications. For nearly three decades, Learning in Adulthood has been the definitive guide in the field of adult education. Now in its fourth edition, this comprehensive volume is fully revised to reflect the latest developments in theory, research, and practice. The authors integrate foundational research and current knowledge to present fresh, original perspectives on teaching and learning in adulthood. Written by internationally-recognized experts, this market-leading guide draws from work in sociology, philosophy, critical social theory, psychology, and education to provide an inclusive overview of adult learning. Designed primarily for educators of adults, this book is accessible for readers new to adult education, yet suitably rigorous for those more familiar with the subject. Content is organized into four practical parts, covering topics such as the social context of adult learning, self-directed and transformational learning, postmodern and feminist perspectives, cognitive development in adulthood, and more. Offering the most comprehensive single-volume treatment of adult learning available, this landmark text: Offers a wide-ranging perspective on adult learning Synthesizes the latest thinking and work in the field Includes coverage of the sociocultural perspectives of adult learning Explores the broader social implications of adult education Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition is an indispensable resource for educators and administrators involved in teaching adults, as well as faculty and students in graduate programs in adult education.

Author : Gary Kenyon,Ernst Bohlmeijer,William L. Randall
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0199842671

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Storying Later Life by Gary Kenyon,Ernst Bohlmeijer,William L. Randall Pdf

In its brief but vigorous history, gerontology has spawned a broadening range of specializations. One of the newest of such specializations is narrative gerontology, so named for its emphasis on the biographical, or inside, dimensions of the experience of aging. Telling stories about our world, our relationships, and ourselves is fundamental to how we make meaning. Everything from our history to our religion and our memories to our emotions is linked to the tales we tell ourselves, and others, about where we have come from and where we are going. They are central to who we are. The biographical side of human life is every bit as critical to fathom as the biological side, if we seek a more balanced, positive, and optimistic perspective on what aging is about; if we would honor the dignity and complexity, the humanity and uniqueness of the lives of older persons, no matter what their health or economic standing. In this respect, a narrative approach is particularly suited to the exploration of such topics as meaning, spirituality, and wisdom, and the connections they share. This volume reflects a selection of new directions and insights, and constitutes a general broadening and deepening of narrative gerontology, exploring its implications for theory and research in the field of aging, and for the quality of life of older adults themselves. Such deepening indicates a greater refinement of thought, method, and intervention. The evolution of narrative gerontology is also evidenced by a significant increase in the number of faculty and graduate students engaged in research in this area, as well as by increasing collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and administrators in applying narrative insights to contexts such as long term care - indeed, healthcare in general. These initiatives have given rise to the phrase, "narrative care as core care".

Author : William L. Randall
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190267209

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The Narrative Complexity of Ordinary Life by William L. Randall Pdf

Our everyday lives are enmeshed in storytelling: the stories we tell about our memories, the people we know, and the world we inhabit; those we tell about our families and communities; and the narratives we encounter in books, movies, and television. Narrative structures how we view ourselves and everything around us. In The Narrative Complexity of Ordinary Life, William L. Randall shows how concepts central to the study of narrative psychology--such as narrative development and the interrelation between narrative and identity, cognition, and development--are integral to everyday life. He makes the case that all people function as narrative psychologists by continually storying their lives in memory and imagination, as well as speculating on the stories that others may be living, a process that Randall refers to as storyotyping. Relying heavily on narrative, Randall draws from experiences in his own life to illustrate various concepts in narrative psychology. Randall's inquiry also takes him to the topics of gossip, rumor, and the narrative complexity of nostalgia. He contemplates the storied nature of the news, and by extension, history. Randall discusses the nature of spirituality and religion as "master narratives." He also draws upon the work of Dan McAdams to discuss how the stories people internalize and tell to others reveal a great deal about the way in which they interpret and experience the world around them, ultimately arguing that the recurring themes in people's lives shape their personalities.

Author : Craig Chalquist,Garret Barnwell
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000928341

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Terrapsychology by Craig Chalquist,Garret Barnwell Pdf

- The place of nature and environment is increasingly recognized in therapeutic theory and practice. - Co-edited by the originator of the theory of Terrapsychology. - Builds on his successful 2020 title, Terrapsychological Inquiry, which we also published.

Author : Cheryl J. Craig,Denise M. McDonald,Gayle A. Curtis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031119026

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Learning, Leading, and the Best-Loved Self in Teaching and Teacher Education by Cheryl J. Craig,Denise M. McDonald,Gayle A. Curtis Pdf

This book explores the concept of the "best-loved self" in teaching and teacher education, asserting that the best-loved self is foundational to the development of teacher identity, growth in context, and learning in community. Drawing on the work of Joseph Schwab, who was the first to name the "best-loved self," the editors and their contributors extend this knowledge further through the collaboration of their group of teacher educators, known as the Faculty Academy, who have been involved in examining teacher education for over two decades.

Author : Pastor Veronica Odiase
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781649570895

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The Grace of the Lord Will Heal Our Land by Pastor Veronica Odiase Pdf

The Grace of the Lord Will Heal Our Land By: Pastor Veronica Odiase The Grace of the Lord Will Heal Our Land discusses the devastation happening all over the world. We need Doctor Jesus more than ever to survive and make it through on a daily basis. Children of Most High God, we should not forget what the LORD said: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” This book will help everyone all over the world come together and pray for God to bring healing to their communities, towns, cities, states, countries, and nations. The whole world is sick at this moment with physical and spiritual sickness that need prayer to cure, both physical sicknesses such as COVID-19 (coronavirus) and other diseases and spiritual sicknesses. People will be able to read this book and know exactly what to do in putting prayer groups together for healing, reviving, revitalizing, and reenergizing our countries starting from the small communities to our nations.

Author : Darryl Dash
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802496683

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How to Grow by Darryl Dash Pdf

Are you dissatisfied with your spiritual life? Do you feel stuck or stagnant? Are you tired of going through the motions of faith? Do you want to make real progress in your life, but not know where to start? How to Grow is a book for people who want to grow spiritually and help others grow as well. We often see the gospel as the starting point of the Christian life, rather than the main point of all of life. But the truth is that the gospel is the key to all ongoing growth in our lives. As Galatians 2:14 says, we are called to live our whole lives “in step with the truth of the gospel.” In How to Grow, Darryl Dash will walk you through a practical, habit-based approach to spiritual growth. Join Darryl as he unpacks the gospel, shows how it applies to every area of your life, and helps you evaluate your current stage of growth so you know what steps to take next. You’ll learn why habits are important, how to build them, and which ones to focus on first. Plus, you’ll discover the roles that joy and desire play in our spiritual growth journey. Practical without being formulaic, How to Grow offers actionable ideas to facilitate spiritual growth in the lives of regular, messy people—people like you and me.

Author : C. S. C. Grabner
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1438913397

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Gazing Into God's Open Heart by C. S. C. Grabner Pdf

This book is for all who hunger for intimacy with God. God in his love has opened his heart through the message and actions of Jesus, and Jesus has revealed God's loving plan to us. This gift of intimacy is meant to enrich us and to be the cause of our joy. Joy is Jesus' intention for all, for he says that he has spoken to us so that our joy may be full (John 15: 11). This book invites us to gaze into God's open heart, and prayerfully reflect on the joy that comes from welcoming all that Jesus has revealed. Not only the words of Jesus, but all the words of Scripture reveal what is in God's heart. We can find a multitude of ways to joy through the personal application of the message of the Bible to our lives. This book uses the term "101 ways to joy" to emphasize this idea. If we pay attention to our lives in the light of what Scripture tells us, we come to notice an overflowing sense of peaceful delight growing within ourselves. The 101 ways to joy are embedded in Jesus' life, words and actions, and in the words and actions of the Bible as a whole. Joy is God's gift to those who seek to understand these words and actions, and to live by them. Since many of us are very busy people, each of the book's 101 ways to joy can be read in just a few short minutes. This allows time for reflection that enables readers to make the ideas a part of their lives. The book is meant to light a warm, gentle fire in the hearts of all who read and reflect on it.

Author : Marsha Rossiter,M. Carolyn Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000061169166

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Narrative and the Practice of Adult Education by Marsha Rossiter,M. Carolyn Clark Pdf

We know that the telling of the personal experience narrative is a powerful avenue to self-understanding, transformative learning, and personal growth. This book explores these and other ways in which narrative can inform the practice of adult education, as well as how we can understand learning as a narrative process.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sociology
ISBN : PSU:000069856730

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Humanity & Society by Anonim Pdf