Should social workers
be expected to routinely consider clients'
religious and spiritual concerns?
Practical Questions
Can social workers be
sensitive to spirituality and discuss
religion with patients if they are not
also aware of their personal sense of
spirituality?
Can social workers effectively
serve clients with whom they do not share
the same values, beliefs, and practices?
In what context should
these issues be discussed with clients
and their families?
Educational
Questions
What educational and
training curricula can be developed to
inculcate cultural sensitivity and the
importance of addressing the religious
and spiritual needs of clients?
How should schools of
social work train students to serve culturally
and religiously diverse clients?
Research Questions
What research questions
need to be asked, and how do we go about
obtaining the data that will support the
implementation of professional policies
and curricula about religion and spirituality
that will affect the practice of social
work?
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