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2014

Social Work

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Social Work

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Incongruence With Social Work Culture Among Evangelical Students: The Mediating Role Of Group-Based Dominance, N. Walls, Kristie Seelman Jun 2014

Incongruence With Social Work Culture Among Evangelical Students: The Mediating Role Of Group-Based Dominance, N. Walls, Kristie Seelman

Kristie L Seelman

Teaching about religion in social work programs is viewed as a difficult topic fraught with tension and anxiety (Coholic, 2003), but when content about religion is not integrated into the curriculum, social work practitioners have little guidance on how to manage their own personal religious beliefs in the context of social work values in practice (Canda, Nakashima, & Furman, 2004). Given that religious values may influence how one perceives gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and even mental health (Duriez & Hutsebaut, 2000; Wilkinson, 2004) and play a role in the social worker’s ability to be authentic with a client and provide positive …


Substance Use Disorders & Ethical Considerations For Social Workers, John Orwat, Lynn Boyle, Michael Dentato, Tamara Faulkner-Beard Dec 2013

Substance Use Disorders & Ethical Considerations For Social Workers, John Orwat, Lynn Boyle, Michael Dentato, Tamara Faulkner-Beard

Michael P. Dentato, PhD, MSW

A code of ethics are central to professional social work practice, setting standards by which social workers seek guidance and direction with their work.  Such codes guide ethical decision making and educate professionals about their ethical behavior and challenges and, to some extent, standards of practice.  Practice with substance use disorders, however, encompasses several unique factors that warrant elucidation and discussion. With a focus on the substance use disorder treatment system, this chapter will focus on the various macro, mezzo, and micro level issues that present situations in which ethical principles conflict.  The goal is not to identify “correct” ethical …