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Spiritual Diversity in Social Work Practice

by Edward R. Canda

Book Details

Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:2009-10-01
Pages:468
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

Many of the people served by social workers draw upon spirituality, by whatever names they call it, to help them thrive, to succeed at challenges, and to infuse their resources and relationships with meaning beyond mere survival value. This revised and expanded edition of a classic provides a comprehensive framework of values, knowledge, skills, and evidence for spiritually sensitive practice with diverse clients. Weaving together interdisciplinary theory and research, as well as the results fro

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This essential guide provides social work professionals with a comprehensive framework for integrating spiritual sensitivity into their practice with diverse clients. Drawing from interdisciplinary theory and research, it offers concrete values, knowledge, and skills for addressing spirituality as a vital aspect of human experience. The book recognizes that many individuals served by social workers draw upon spiritual resources to thrive beyond mere survival, making this dimension crucial for effective, holistic care.

What sets this work apart is its evidence-based approach to spiritual diversity, weaving together practical application with theoretical depth. Social workers seeking to enhance their cultural competence will find invaluable guidance for navigating the complex terrain of clients' belief systems and meaning-making processes. This expanded edition establishes itself as a foundational resource for practitioners committed to serving the whole person in all their spiritual complexity.

Themes

Social Science

Subjects

Social Science