Social Work and Spirituality
1st Edition
Published on 24. June 2009
160 pages
978-1-84445-821-9 (ISBN)
Description
Social work in modern society requires practitioners to be culturally and spiritually sensitive. This book explores the often challenging relationships between spirituality, religion and social work. It considers the skills, knowledge and values that are required to incorporate a spiritual awareness into social work practice and in doing so explores in greater depth the social worker/service user relationship. By using case studies, reflective exercises and other learning features, students will begin to appreciate and understand the importance of a spiritually sensitive approach to their social work practice.
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Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-821-9 (9781844458219)
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Ian Mathews
Social Work and Spirituality
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06/2009
1st Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
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Person
Ian Mathews is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. He has been a qualified Social Worker since 1981 & is a founding member of Green-Templeton College, Oxford. He has substantial practice experience in health & social care including several years as an Approved Social Worker & Practice Teacher. He has a particular interest in mental health issues having been the professional lead for social care in the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust prior to joining the university.
Content
Introduction
What is spirituality?
The cultural context of spirituality
Communities and spirituality
Working with spirituality: Older People
Working with spirituality: Disability
Working with spirituality: Mental distress
Working with sprituality: Children
Conclusion
References
Index
What is spirituality?
The cultural context of spirituality
Communities and spirituality
Working with spirituality: Older People
Working with spirituality: Disability
Working with spirituality: Mental distress
Working with sprituality: Children
Conclusion
References
Index
