Why I am a social worker
Subtitle: 25 Christians tell their life stories
By: Diana S. Richmond Garland
Publisher: North American Association of Christians in Social Work
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Botsford, CT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9780989758109
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Social service; Christianity; Social workers; Biography
Description: "'Why I am a social worker' describes the rich diversity and nature of the profession of social work through the 25 stories of daily lives and professional journeys chosen to represent the different people, groups and human situations where social workers serve. Many social workers of faith express that they feel 'called' to help people--sometimes a specific population of people such as abused children or people who live in poverty. Often they describe this calling as a way of living out their faith. 'Why I am a social worker' serves as a resource for Christians in social work as they reflect on their sense of calling, and provides direction to guide them in this process. 'Why I am a social worker' employs a narrative, descriptive approach, allowing the relationship between faith and practice to emerge through the professional life stories of social workers who are Christians. As such, it provides a way to explore integration on personal, emotional and practical levels."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes glossary.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-269).
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Social work as Christian calling; title: Children and adolescents: Patricia Cummings, regional director, Presbyterian Family Care Services / Charis Dietz, co-author. Allison Porter, child and family services social worker, Springfield Youth Center and John Hale County Hospital / Lindsay Swain, co-author. Joanie Armstrong, child advocate and adoptions specialist. Joseph Martinez, school social worker; title: Adults: Kate Martin, individual and couples therapist and workshop leader / Erin Olson, co-author. Myria Hester, therapist with older adults and adults with disabilities; title: Communities and congregations: Adam Bennett, executive director, Serving the City Ministries. Wes Mcintosh, community organizer, Metropolitan Area Interfaith Organization / Leah Gatlin and Kelsey Wiggins, co-authors. Christina Dobal, community advocate / Regina Chow Trammel, co-author. Heather Quintana, missionary social worker and pastor / Lori M. Sousa, co-author. Chanphen Yindee, operations manager, Rak Lae Pra Pon Foundation / Melissa Ishio, co-author; title: Physical health, illness, and disability: Martha Ellington, president, Prism, an adult day health center. Courtney Barrett, hospital social worker. Kara Terry, nursing home care manager. Jon Black, hospice social worker / Emily Bibb Mosher, co-author; title: Mental health and mental illness: Raelyn Greer, clinical social worker and assistant program director, Department of Mental Health / Methany Parrott, co-author. Sunshine Parker, therapist, New Beginnings Treatment Center / Myria Bailey Whitcomb, co-author. Diane Tarrington, senior director of social services and commissioned minister, Volunteers of America / Angela Dennison, co-author. Kevin Arroyo, field director, Center for Hunger Solutions / Jeremy Everett, co-author; title: People who are refugees and immigrants: Karen Richmond, refugee resettlement social worker / Amy Butler, co-author. Aurora Flores, community organizer, Immigrant Rights / Emily Bibb Mosher, co-author; title: Criminal justice: Laura Crawford, clinical forensic specialist, The Refuge. David Thomas, family therapist, juvenile court / David McClung, co-author; title: Workforce development: Joy Fitzgerald, director, Job Preparation Collaboration of the Women's Missionary Alliance / Ally Matteson, co-author; title: Military: Ilene Borden, military social worker, Air Force / Nicholas A. Wright, co-author; title: Conclusion: Step by step.