Spirited Practices (Paperback)

Natalie Bolzan

ISBN 10: 174175061X / ISBN 13: 9781741750614

Published by Taylor & Francis, St Leonards NSW, 2007

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Paperback. Spirituality and religion are fundamental to all human cultures. Yet in the helping professions, whose shared objective is to promote human well being, questions of spirituality have often been avoided.Now we are increasingly realising that scientific materialism and individuality have failed to meet enduring human needs for meaning and connection. Evidence mounts for the importance of spirituality for prevention and intervention in times of crisis, distress and illness. Many professionals find themselves ill-prepared to respond to the spiritual needs of their clients, and to negotiate encounters with people from unfamiliar faith traditions.Spirited Practices shows how it is possible for professionals to think critically, and be open to spirituality at the same time. Professionals and teachers from diverse faiths and fields of work, including social work, health, psychology and ministry explain how they have integrated spirituality into their work.Spirited Practices is inspiring reading for anyone in the helping professions seeking to develop a spiritually aware practice.'It invites us to look honestly at ourselves and our own practices through learning about those from other professional and faith backgrounds.'Richard Hugman, Professor of Social Work, University of NSW'A much needed forum for practitioners from diverse professional and spiritual backgrounds to address the challenges and rewards of spiritually-sensitive practice.'Leola Dyrud Furman, Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Work, University of North Dakota A groundbreaking, multidisciplinary overview of the role of spirituality in the human services. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spirited Practices (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis, St Leonards NSW
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 174175061X
• ISBN 13: 9781741750614
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Spirituality and religion are fundamental to all human cultures. Yet in the helping professions, whose shared objective is to promote human well being, questions of spirituality have often been avoided. Now we are increasingly realising that scientific materialism and individuality have failed to meet enduring human needs for meaning and connection. Evidence mounts for the importance of spirituality for prevention and intervention in times of crisis, distress and illness. Many professionals find themselves ill-prepared to respond to the spiritual needs of their clients, and to negotiate encounters with people from unfamiliar faith traditions. Spirited Practices shows how it is possible for professionals to think critically, and be open to spirituality at the same time. Professionals and teachers from diverse faiths and fields of work, including social work, health, psychology and ministry explain how they have integrated spirituality into their work. Spirited Practices is inspiring reading for anyone in the helping professions seeking to develop a spiritually aware practice. 'It invites us to look honestly at ourselves and our own practices through learning about those from other professional and faith backgrounds.' Richard Hugman, Professor of Social Work, University of N.S.W. 'A much needed forum for practitioners from diverse professional and spiritual backgrounds to address the challenges and rewards of spiritually-sensitive practice.' Leola Dyrud Furman, Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Work, University of North Dakota

About the Author

Fran Gale is Senior Research Fellow in the Social Justice Social Change Research Centre and lecturer at the University of Western Sydney. Natalie Bolzan is Associate Professor in Social Work at the University of Western Sydney. Dorothy McRae-McMahon has worked as National Director for Mission for the Uniting Church, as a staff member of the NSW Ecumenical Council and as a Parish Minister with the Pitt Street Uniting Church.