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Spirituality and Hospice Social Work / Ann M. Callahan.

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Callahan, Ann M [author.]

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780231543187

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LOC classification:

R726.8 .C35 2017

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Contents:

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part One. Understanding Key Components -- 1. Champion of Spiritual Care -- 2. Spiritual Diversity -- 3. Spiritual Needs -- 4. Spiritual Suffering -- Part Two. Facilitating Quality Spiritual Care -- 5. Relational Spirituality -- 6. Spiritual Care -- 7. Spiritual Sensitivity -- 8. Spiritual Competence -- Works Cited -- Index

Title is part of eBook package: CUP eBook Package 2016-2018Title is part of eBook package: CUP eBook Package 2017Title is part of eBook package: CUP eBook-Package Pilot Project 2017Title is part of eBook package: EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2017Title is part of eBook package: EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE ENGLISH 2017Title is part of eBook package: EBOOK PACKAGE Social Sciences 2017Summary: Many hospice social workers must address spiritual issues with their clients, but do not feel competent to do so effectively. This targeted volume draws upon multidisciplinary theory and research to advance a relational model of spiritually sensitive hospice care. The book will help readers elevate their spiritual competence and foster a relationship with their clients that will enrich the experience for all involved.Spirituality and Hospice Social Work helps practitioners understand various forms of spiritual assessment for use with their clients. The book teaches practitioners to recognize a client's spiritual needs and resources, as well as signs of spiritual suffering. It also discusses religious and spiritual practices that clients may use to enhance their spiritual coping. Spirituality and Hospice Social Work stresses the need for interdisciplinary collaboration with other members of the hospice team, along with the value of maintaining professional ethical standards when addressing spiritual issues. Throughout, the importance of spiritual sensitivity and its effect upon client well-being is emphasized.

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Many hospice social workers must address spiritual issues with their clients, but do not feel competent to do so effectively. This targeted volume draws upon multidisciplinary theory and research to advance a relational model of spiritually sensitive hospice care. The book will help readers elevate their spiritual competence and foster a relationship with their clients that will enrich the experience for all involved.Spirituality and Hospice Social Work helps practitioners understand various forms of spiritual assessment for use with their clients. The book teaches practitioners to recognize a client's spiritual needs and resources, as well as signs of spiritual suffering. It also discusses religious and spiritual practices that clients may use to enhance their spiritual coping. Spirituality and Hospice Social Work stresses the need for interdisciplinary collaboration with other members of the hospice team, along with the value of maintaining professional ethical standards when addressing spiritual issues. Throughout, the importance of spiritual sensitivity and its effect upon client well-being is emphasized.

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In English.

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