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Das Buch beleuchtet das Konzept der kulturellen Demut als einen vielversprechenden Ansatz für Fachkräfte in helfenden Berufen. Im Gegensatz zur herkömmlichen kulturellen Kompetenz ermutigt es zu einem kontinuierlichen Prozess der Selbstreflexion und des transformativen Lernens. Dies ermöglicht eine authentischere Interaktion mit Klienten und Kollegen. Zudem wird die Entwicklung des Verständnisses von Vielfalt und Integration, insbesondere in den Vereinigten Staaten, historisch nachgezeichnet, wobei die Herausforderungen und Chancen der kulturellen Demut im Fokus stehen.

Focusing on cultural humility, this text presents an innovative approach for professionals in helping fields, emphasizing the importance of ongoing self-reflection and transformative learning. It critiques traditional cultural competence training for perpetuating stereotypes and marginalizing groups, advocating instead for deeper, more authentic engagement with diverse individuals. The book also examines the historical evolution of diversity and inclusion in the United States, providing context for its arguments and insights.

Through various case studies, the book examines the complex relationships among religion, culture, government, and politics in the context of bioethics across different societies. It incorporates insights from multiple disciplines, such as history, theology, and law, to highlight how different countries tackle similar bioethical issues. The global perspective allows for comparisons of the roles religion plays in shaping responses to these dilemmas, revealing both its influence and limitations in addressing bioethical challenges.

Exploring the intersection of religion and spirituality, this reference offers insights for professionals to enhance understanding and empathy with clients. It compares various faiths and traditions, addressing how beliefs can influence aspects like health, mental illness, coping, and family dynamics. The chapters guide practitioners in assessment and intervention, emphasizing the importance of respecting clients' beliefs without exaggeration or dismissal. Additionally, it expands on the idea of cultural competence, promoting a deeper concept of cultural safety in practice.

Focusing on legal and ethical challenges, this text serves as a comprehensive guide for social workers navigating their daily practice. It covers essential concepts like confidentiality and informed consent, and explores the relationship between social work and legal systems. Through representative case studies, it addresses issues faced by various populations, including families and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, it highlights the role of advocacy in shaping policy and advancing human rights, emphasizing the global impact of social work.

Focusing on therapeutic farm therapy, this reference guide is essential for mental health professionals, including social workers and psychologists, as well as policymakers. It explores the evolution of the therapeutic farm approach, presents various models from the U.S. and Europe, and includes case studies demonstrating effective practices. The insights provided are crucial for optimizing mental health care funding and implementing innovative therapeutic strategies.

This book is a reference for mental health professionals who utilize sandplay therapy with their child and/or adult clients. The Brief consists of case studies that are drawn from composite situations occurring in actual practice. Although some of the ethical issues raised and addressed are specific to sandplay therapy, others are generalizable to other modalities of mental health practice. Each chapter draws on ethical principles of clinical practice and research. The Brief includes relevant portions of professional ethics codes governing mental health professionals from an array of English-speaking countries—Australia, Canada, the U.K., the U.S., and New Zealand—to maximize the relevance of the text to sandplay therapists globally, whether they are licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, counselors, or social workers.

Focusing on the intersection of theology and homosexuality, this book aids mental health professionals in grasping the historical and scriptural reasons behind the opposition to same-sex relations in some African American churches. It highlights the implications for mental health care, offering a summary of relevant literature and practical examples from clinical settings. This resource serves as a foundational reference for social workers, psychologists, and counselors working with African American clients and families.

Although efforts have been made and continue to be made to reduce the rate of HIV transmission in the U.S. and globally, the rates continue to increase in the majority of countries. In the U.S., members of minority communities remain especially at risk of HIV transmission. An individual’s discovery that he or she has contracted HIV, or that a loved one has contracted the illness, often raises significant issues that necessitate interaction with mental health professionals. Mental Health Practitioner’s Guide to HIV/AIDS serves as a quick desk reference for professionals who may be less familiar with the terminology used in HIV/AIDS care and services.

This important work takes as its subject one of medicine’s most pressing arenas of ethical debate. There has been a consistent interest in ethical issues arising in the context of HIV research. Ongoing international and multi-site studies and the continuing search for an HIV vaccine continue to prompt examination of how this research is conducted. Also examined are how participants are engaged in the studies and the obligations of the researchers to individual participants and their communities during the course of and following the conclusion of the research. Each chapter of this book is authored primarily by one of the editors (secondarily by the other) and is accompanied by one to two case studies.