Social work and spirituality /

Social work and spirituality /

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Author / Creator:	Mathews, Ian.
Imprint:	Exeter : Learning Matters, 2009.
Description:	xii, 148 p. ; 25 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Transforming social work practice Transforming social work practice.
Subject:	Social service -- Practice. Social service -- Religious aspects. Social service -- Practice. Social service -- Religious aspects.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7931385

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ISBN:	9781844451944 (pbk.) 1844451941 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	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.

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Summary:	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.
Physical Description:	xii, 148 p. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781844451944 (pbk.) 1844451941 (pbk.)