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Record Nr.

UNINA9910466064203321

Autore

Callahan Ann

Titolo

Spirituality and hospice social work / / Ann Callahan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Columbia University Press, , [2017]

©2017

ISBN

0-231-54318-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (232 pages) : illustrations

Collana

End-of-Life Care

Disciplina

616.02/9

Soggetti

Hospice care

Terminal care

Spirituality

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Champion of spiritual care -- Spiritual diversity -- Spiritual needs -- Spiritual suffering -- Relational spirituality -- Spiritual care -- Spiritual sensitivity -- Spiritual competency.

Sommario/riassunto

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.