Accompaniment, Community and Nature
Accompaniment, Community and Nature Has the art of accompaniment been lost in Western culture? Could spending time with others from different or marginalised backgrounds reduce feelings of…
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Accompaniment, Community and Nature
Has the art of accompaniment been lost in Western culture? Could spending time with others from different or marginalised backgrounds reduce feelings of 'otherness' and lead to a more open, trusting society?Exploring the themes above, this welcoming book offers models of relationships, interdependence, and community for individuals who are marginalised from society. Could non-judgemental accompaniment be the answer to rising levels of isolation and loneliness?
It emphasises the importance of being with people and time spent in physical activity and in the natural world, without demands being put on expressing feelings or even speaking out loud.It draws on the author's own vast experience and work with those on the edge of society - including living in a Christian community which welcomes those in terms of crisis, living in a Palestinian village, working with adults with