Integrative Body Mind Spirit Social Work
An Empirically Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 2 April 2009
- ISBN 9780195301021
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages416 pages
- Size 157x236x35 mm
- Weight 703 g
- Language English
- Illustrations halftones, figures, tables 0
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Long description:
In recent years, interest in non-Western curative techniques among Americans has grown by leaps and bounds. Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work is the first book to strongly connect Western therapeutic techniques with Eastern philosophy and practices, while also providing a comprehensive and pragmatic agenda for social work, and mental health professionals. This breakthrough text, written by a cast of highly regarded researchers from both Asia and America, presents a holistic, therapeutic approach that ties Eastern philosophy and practical techniques to Western forms of therapy in order to help bring about positive, transformative changes in individuals and families.
Integrative therapy focuses on the mind-body-spirit relationship, recognizes spirituality as a fundamental domain of human existence, acknowledges and utilizes the mind's power as well as the body's, and reaches beyond self-actualization or symptom reduction to broaden a perception of self that connects individuals to a larger sense of themselves and to their communities. Here, the authors provide a pragmatic, step-by-step description of assessment and treatment techniques that employ an integrative, holistic perspective. They begin by establishing the conceptual framework of integrative body-mind-spirit social work, then expertly describe, step-by-step, assessment and treatment techniques that utilize integrative and holistic perspectives. Several case studies demonstrate the approach in action, such as one with breast cancer patients who participated in body-mind-spirit and social support groups and another in which trauma survivors used meditation to get onto a path of healing. These examples provide solid empirical evidence that integrative body-mind-spirit social work is indeed a practical therapeutic approach in bringing about tangible changes in clients. The authors also discuss ethical issues and give tips for learning integrative body-mind-spirit social work.
Professionals in social work, psychology, counseling, and nursing, as well as graduate students in courses on integral, alternative, or complementary clinical practice will find this a much-needed resource that complements the growing interest in alternatives to traditional Western psychotherapy.
Table of Contents:
Foreword by Edward R. Canda
Introduction : The Coming of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work
Part I: A Theoretical and Practice Framework of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work
The Philosophical Underpinnings of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: Holistic Wellness and the Beauty of Harmony
Assumptions of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Regarding Change
Part II: Elements of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work
Systemic Assessment: Everything is Connected
Formulating a Treatment Plan: A Multidimensional Approach
The Power of the Mind: Moving Beyond Cognition and Problem Resolution
Nurturing the Body for Balance and Tranquility
From the Body to the Mind and Spirit (by Rainbow T. H. Ho)
Spiritual Growth and Transformation: Expanding Life's Horizons
Centering the self: Personal Growth and Transformation
Part III: Applications and Treatment Effectiveness
The Efficacy of the Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Group and Social Support Group on Female Breast Cancer Patients (by Rainbow T. H. Ho, Cecilia L. W. Chan)
Improving the Quality of Life and Psychological Well-Being of Patients with Colorectal Cancer (by Antoinette M. Lee, Cecilia L.W. Chan, Andy H.Y. Ho, Clarissa N. Wang, Venus Y.H. Tang, Stephanie S.M. Lau, Pamela P.Y. Leung, Y. T. Fu, T. K. Yau, and Judy W.C. Ho)
Instilling Hope: The Efficacy of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Group Treatment for Taiwanese Female Patients with Depressive Disorders (by Fei-Hsiu Hsiao)
Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to Enhance Women's Well-Being (by Siu-Man Ng and Elaine Y. L. Tsui)
Meditation and Treatment of Trauma Survivors (by Mo Yee Lee, Amy Zaharlick, Deborah Akers)
Part IV:Learning and Using Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work in Practice
Ethics and Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work
Learning Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work
Appendix I: Additional Information on Yin-Yang Perspective, Buddhism, and Daoism
Appendix II: Internet resources
References
Index
