SW 312 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: John Wiley & Sons, Pew Research Center, Mainline Protestant
11 Sep 2016
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Chapter 11: religion, spirituality, and indigenous methods of healing. Religion: an institutional pattern of values, beliefs, symbols, behaviors, and experiences that involve spirituality, a community of adherents, transmission of traditions over time, and community support functions that are directly related to spirituality. Spirituality: a process of human life and development focusing on the search for a sense of purpose, meaning, morality, and well-being. Understanding the significance of the religious and spiritual dimension of human life has been increasingly viewed as relevant to social work practice. Religion has been experienced by some individuals, families, and communities as a source of: oppression and social injustice, feelings of guilt, shame, and fear, feelings of self-doubt and personal inadequacy. Religion is also associated with strength, coping, improved health, lower depression and anxiety, and an increased sense of community and support. One"s religious beliefs and spiritual practices can provide the foundation for one"s identity.
