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Social Work and Spirituality

Paperback by Mathews, Ian

Social Work and Spirituality

£35.99

ISBN:
9781844451944
Publication Date:
24 Jun 2009
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications Ltd
Imprint:
Learning Matters Ltd
Pages:
160 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 24 - 29 Aug 2026
Social Work and Spirituality

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.

Contents

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

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