'n Pastoraal-narratiewe groepsontwikkelingsmodel vir vrywilligers van die Kankervereniging
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Date
2005
Authors
Steyn, J.
Van den Berg, J-A.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
English: The caregivers of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), Bloemfontein expressed
their need to develop lay-counselling skills in order to assist the patient to cope
with life during illness. Ten out of twelve caregivers indicated that they had a nursing
background whilst two previously attended courses in lay-counselling. In order to offer
assistance to a person acquiring coping skills, a caregiver should have a clear perspective
on his/her own life story. Guiding the caregivers in achieving lay-counselling skills
in caring for the sick, the group method was chosen. The first aim was to facilitate growth
in understanding that every person was born in the “Narrative of God” (Ps. 139) and
baptised in the name of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). Each
person therefore has value in Jesus Christ. A second aim was to facilitate the developing
of lay-counselling skills by means of sharing narratives. Group dynamics underpinned
the developing of these skills by interaction. The achievement resulted in an enriching
spiritual capacity of acknowledging the work of the Holy Spirit in the life and work
of the caregivers.
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Keywords
Group work, Pastoral narrative, Caregiver, Value in Christ, Lay counseling, Listening skills
Citation
Steyn, J. & Van den Berg, J-A. (2005). 'n Pastoraal-narratiewe groepsontwikkelingsmodel vir vrywilligers van die Kankervereniging. Acta Theological, 25(2), 120-140.