Spiritual Diversity in Social Work Practice: The Heart of Helping

Canda, Edward

ISBN 10: 0684844117 / ISBN 13: 9780684844114

Published by Free Press, 1999

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Synopsis:

In Spiritual Diversity in Social Work Practice, Edward R. Canda and Leola Dyrud Furman introduce their breakthrough work on the importance of spirituality in social work teaching and practice. In this long-awaited textbook these leaders in social work education offer a first-of-its-kind integrated framework for dealing with the issues that professional helpers face. Designed for classroom use and as a reference for social workers already in the field, the book will revolutionize the way helping professionals explore the rich variety of religious and spiritual concerns of the individuals, families, and communities they serve.

The authors integrate existentialist, transpersonal, and holistic systems theories with Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Judaic, and Shamanistic traditions of helping. They provide the knowledge, ethical guidelines, and practical skills and techniques that all social workers can follow, regardless of their particular theoretical approach. Stories, practice examples, insights from a national survey of social workers, and learning exercises support the reader's professional and personal growth.

About the Author: Edward R. Canda, Ph.D., Professor of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas and founder of the Society for Spirituality and Social Work, has written widely on this topic. He is co-author of Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Spiritual Diversity in Social Work Practice:...
Publisher: Free Press
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good