James R. Dudley - Spirituality Matters in Social Work

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Spirituality Matters in Social Work

Offering a focus that is lacking (or not clearly evident) in most spirituality books, Dudley addresses specific ways of incorporating spirituality into practice and integrates many of the contributions of other writers into an overall eclectic practice approach. His approach revolves around all of the core competencies of accreditation. Special emphasis is given to ethical and professional behavior; diversity; social justice; critical thinking; and research informed practice. In addition, a major framework of the book emphasizes the practice components of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation.

James (Jim) Dudley has been involved in spirituality activities and their role in social work practice for many years. Besides teaching numerous Spirituality and Social Work courses at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, he has also conducted research and published on the topic, as well as led several retreats and workshops. He has a Masters degree in Spirituality Studies and has completed training in spiritual direction. He also has an MSW degree and a Ph.D. in Social Work, and is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina.

Dr. Jim Dudleys Spirituality Matters in Social Work is a welcome addition to the growing number of books and articles in the social work literature focused on preparing social workers to effectively engage spiritual and religious issues in the helping process when they are important to helping their clients. Dr. Dudleys book explores, in depth, key elements of ethical, spiritually sensitive social work approaches and strategies in terms of engagement, spiritual assessment, interventions and evaluation. More than most, his book pays attention to the integration of spirituality and religion at micro, mezzo, and macro levels of intervention, as well as the important question of how to determine the effectiveness and impact of spiritually sensitive programs and practice on the clients it serves.

Rick Chamiec-Case , North American Association of Christians in Social Work

There is a compelling need for clinical guidance concerning the complex issues of spirituality and religion in social work practice. Preparing students through spiritual self-exploration, engagement, assessment, intervention, and even the little considered but essential area of evaluation, this text offers valuable knowledge in an accessible format. It is both wise and wonderful.

Holly Nelson-Becker , Loyola University Chicago

Fantastic Dudley not only educates social workers on the integration of clients religion and spirituality, but also creates opportunities for the reader to explore his/her personal spiritual beliefs as they relate to practice. This balance of providing content with practicing self-awareness is critical in any helping profession. This book includes practical methods for learning about others religious beliefs, maintaining a spiritually sensitive approach to practice, and identifying assessment tools and spiritual interventions at both the micro and macro levels. I highly recommend this text for both students and practitioners in social work and related helping professions.

Holly Oxhandler , Baylor University

For far too long, spirituality was neglected in social work and yet it may be a major source of strength for the clients that our students will serve. The focus on spirituality and multiple levels of practice can help students understand the place of spirituality in all levels of practice. I believe this text will benefit both BSW and MSSW students including those who consider themselves to be spiritual and those who do not.

Melody Loya , West Texas A&M University

First published 2016

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Names: Dudley, James R.

Title: Spirituality matters in social work : connecting spirituality,

religion, and practice / by Jim Dudley.

Description: Edition one. | New York : Routledge, [2016]

Identifiers: LCCN 2015028235| ISBN 9780415747035 (hardback : alk. paper) |

ISBN 9780415747042 (pbk. : alk. paper) | ISBN 9781315797144 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Spirituality. | Religions. | Social service--Religious

aspects.

Classification: LCC BL624 .D8325 2016 | DDC 201/.762--dc23

LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015028235

ISBN: 978-0-415-74703-5 (hbk)

ISBN: 978-0-415-74704-2 (pbk)

ISBN: 978-1-315-79714-4 (ebk)

Typeset in Warnock Pro

by Servis Filmsetting Ltd, Stockport, Cheshire

My wife, Joanna, patiently supported me throughout my writing of the book and I thank her the most for making it happen.

Contents

You hold in your hands a gem of a book. Within its covers are many concepts, cases, methods, and questions designed to move students into greater proficiency in working with the spiritual and religious strengths or concerns that clients bring to therapeutic encounters. I have come to know Dr. Jim Dudley through the pages of this text and even though spirituality and religion (especially in gerontology) have been my primary research focus for many years, I found myself learning as you also will learn. Dr. Dudley is grounded in a faith tradition and social work; knowing both very well allows him to present important information from different vantage points in ways that are quite clearly masterful.

The human heart is vast; its depth and breadth is invisible to the human eye. Yet, it holds a power and resonance that far outstrips the ability of science to study and explain all its movements, plans, good will, artifices, and authenticity. All ancient and modern spiritual and religious traditions are founded on compassion of the heart. In fact many students enter social work and other mental health professions in order to decrease suffering of others, to continue learning and growth, and to make their own significant contribution to what is most needed in the world. This book is threaded through with ideas and methods for preserving and increasing compassionate understanding as students learn to respect all positions.

Nearly everyone carries with them at least a few of the big questions of living and identity: what is the nature of the universe and what is my place in it, what is the meaning and purpose of my life, how can I flourish and help others to do the same? These questions often feel intimate and hard to articulate just as they are important to consider. Individuals also need to locate anchor points in life, ideas or capacities they can hold onto when everything seems to fall apart. For many, spirituality and religion keep those questions vibrant even as they also provide answers, answers which may remain fixed or may change dynamically as life events unspool and curiosity keeps the fire of learning alive. Social work students will discover that some of their clients questions are also their own.

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