"Why is God letting this happen to me?"

"This idea of dying scares me".

What do we say to a person in crisis? When illness strikes, friends, family, pastors and health professionals may be called on to answer some of life's ultimate questions. How can caregivers deal with the spiritual needs people present to us?

This personal and practical book deals with hard issues and difficult situations that people with serious physical needs confront. Shelly explains how to offer spiritual support to those facing suffering, illness or other crises.

Shelly considers a variety of options available to caregivers, including community, compassionate presence, prayer, Scripture, books, touch and music. In addition, she addresses the growing interest in alternative therapies.

Spiritual Care is a classic that is now completely rewritten for a broad scope of caregivers who want to handle life's most difficult questions with grace and hope.