1. What is spirituality? -- 2. The cultural context of spirituality -- 3. Communities and spirituality -- 4. Working with spirituality: Older people -- 5. Working with spirituality: Disability -- 6. Working with spirituality: Mental distress -- 7. Working with spirituality: Children -- Conclusion -- References -- Index
Summary:
This book is part of the highly successful Transforming Social Work Practice series and is written specifically to support students on the Social Work Degree. It's full of practical tips, case studies, activities and opportunities for students to critically reflect and engage. As social work is increasingly practiced in a dynamic cultural context, and within multi-disciplinary settings, it is important that social workers recognise and value the significance of spirituality. This book explores the contested historical and contemporary nature of spirituality from its roots in the community to its often ambivalent relationship with social work and the wider concept of religion. By using exercises, case studies and reference to research, Social Work and Spirituality is an invaluable guide to understanding the skills, knowledge and values that are required to incorporate an awareness of spirituality in a diverse range of social work settings.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.