Transpersonal Perspectives on Spirituality in Social Work [Hardcover]

Edward R Canda (Author), Elizabeth D Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789013940 | ISBN-13: 978-0789013941 | Publication Date: October 17, 2001

Use these ideas in your social work practice to help the whole person--including your client's spiritual side!

Transpersonal Perspectives on Spirituality in Social Work brings to light the fact that spiritual well-being is an essential part of the health of every individual. It will show you how to facilitate and encourage growth in the transpersonal dimension for your clients and help you to address the full range of human potential--from material and psychological well-being to spiritual fulfillment.

Beginning with conceptual and theoretical frameworks for understanding transpersonal theory, Transpersonal Perspectives on Spirituality in Social Work goes on to deliver empirical and clinical studies that center on true-life experiences and their social work practice implications.

In this well-researched book you will find:

• a comparative analysis of various models of spirituality and spiritual development
• a study of chronically ill adults that shows how people can draw upon transpersonal experiences and beliefs to increase their resiliency
• suggestions for alleviating death-related anxiety with a transpersonal/social constructionist approach
• theoretical, empirical, and practical insights into transpersonally oriented hospice work
• a model for transpersonal couples work that promotes compatibility and intimacy
• ways to differentiate between delusions, hallucinations, and real spiritual breakthroughs
• an examination of the different styles of spirituality of African Americans and European Americans and how they relate to the expression of violence
  
  In this well-referenced volume, practical techniques and suggestions combine with ways to work for justice and empowerment for marginalized and oppressed populations as well as insights about the fundamental connectedness between people and nature. Helpful diagrams, charts, and tables make the information user-friendly. Transpersonal Perspectives on Spirituality in Social Work will help you expand the horizons of your practice and provide more effective services to your clients.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 194 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (October 17, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789013940
• ISBN-13: 978-0789013941
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,315,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Giant Step Forward for Spiritality in Psychology/Social Wk, December 31, 2002

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This review is from: Transpersonal Perspectives on Spirituality in Social Work (Social Thought) (Paperback)

The book is an excellent collection of journal articles on the rarely published - Transpersonal Theory. The editors of the book are considered the nation's leading experts and two of the most prolific writers on the subject. Excellent for Social Work or Psychology. The book was an excellent tool for me while study in Graduate School.