The `Social' in Social Work Practice
H. Ng
July 1, 2003 DOI: 10.1177/00208728030463003 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Argues that neglecting the religious dimension in social work practice negates its social roots and deprives both client and worker of a valuable source of help, and that Chinese shamanic healing offers lessons for re-establishing the social dimension. |
Abstract
Byneglecting the religious dimension, social work practice has not only negated its social roots, but also deprived both client and worker of a valuable source of help. Chinese shamanic healing is contrasted with casework practice and implications are drawn for re-establishing the `social' dimension in social work practice.