Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: An Empirically Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment
"The authors are to be commended for achieving a truly profound synthesis of Eastern and Western social theory that serves as a practical clinical resource for social workers and psychologists engaged in the day to day work of healing. This book will stand as an authoritative reference in the field for decades to come."--James Lake M.D., Chair, American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary and Alternative Mental Health Care, and author,Textbook of Integrative Mental Health Care"The Eastern concept of balance and harmony, yin and yang, is epitomized in this excellent book.  East meets West here in a creative and productive way.  Eastern practices are melded with Western supportive and psychotherapeutic principles in a manner that is clear and empirically based.  What is new here is the marriage of two very old traditions in a novel and harmonious union.  This book will advance the field of clinical social work, and enhance psychosocial support for the medically ill, both Eastern and Western." -- David Spiegel, Jack, Lulu and Sam Willson Professor in the School of Medicine, Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine"Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: An Empirically Based Approach to Assessment and Treatmentoffers a novel and important conceptual framework for social work research and practice. The text broadens the scope of social work to encompass integrative philosophy and technique, an exciting paradigm shift that has begun to transform other health care fields such as medicine and psychology. This book presents a powerful, innovative approach that has the potential to revitalize and enliven the social work profession in the 21st century."--Matthew O. Howard, Frank A. Daniels, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Human Services Policy Information, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill