Spiritual Autobiography and Older Adults |
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Authors: | Mary Clark Moschella |
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Institution: | (1) Yale Divinity School, 409 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA |
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Abstract: | Spiritual autobiography groups constitute a form of ministry that can potentially enrich the lives of older adults, their
families, and their congregations. Such groups, when competently led, provide participants with an environment in which they
can make meaning out of their lives, grieve their losses, and give and receive support. The actions and interactions involved
in composing, telling, and hearing life stories are salutary exercises that can increase participants’ experiences of clarity,
coherence, and connection to God and to each other. The spiritual wisdom that emerges from such life stories, when shared
within congregations, can enhance intergenerational relationships and lead to spiritual growth for members of diverse ages. |
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