Integrative body-mind-spirit social work: an empirically based approach to assessment and treatment

Foreword by Edward R. Canda Introduction : The Coming of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Part I: A Theoretical and Practice Framework of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work 1. The Philosophical Underpinnings of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: Holistic Wellness and the Beauty of Harmony 2. Assumptions of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Regarding Change Part II: Elements of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work 3. Systemic Assessment: Everything is Connected 4. Formulating a Treatment Plan: A Multidimensional Approach 5. The Power of the Mind: Moving Beyond Cognition and Problem Resolution 6. Nurturing the Body for Balance and Tranquility 7. From the Body to the Mind and Spirit (by Rainbow T. H. Ho) 8. Spiritual Growth and Transformation: Expanding Life's Horizons 9. Centering the self: Personal Growth and Transformation Part III: Applications and Treatment Effectiveness 10. The Efficacy of the Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Group and Social Support Group on Female Breast Cancer Patients (by Rainbow T. H. Ho, Cecilia L. W. Chan) 11. Improving the Quality of Life and Psychological Well-Being of Patients with Colorectal Cancer (by Antoinette M. Lee, Cecilia L.W. Chan, Andy H.Y. Ho, Clarissa N. Wang, Venus Y.H. Tang, Stephanie S.M. Lau, Pamela P.Y. Leung, Y. T. Fu, T. K. Yau, and Judy W.C. Ho) 12. Instilling Hope: The Efficacy of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Group Treatment for Taiwanese Female Patients with Depressive Disorders (by Fei-Hsiu Hsiao) 13. Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to Enhance Women's Well-Being (by Siu-Man Ng and Elaine Y. L. Tsui) 14. Meditation and Treatment of Trauma Survivors (by Mo Yee Lee, Amy Zaharlick, Deborah Akers) Part IV:Learning and Using Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work in Practice 15. Ethics and Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work 16. Learning Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Appendix I: Additional Information on Yin-Yang Perspective, Buddhism, and Daoism Appendix II: Internet resources References Index