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Spirituality And Aging In Social Work: State Of The Art And Future Possibilities, Holly Nelson-Becker, Edward R. Canda Jul 2014

Spirituality And Aging In Social Work: State Of The Art And Future Possibilities, Holly Nelson-Becker, Edward R. Canda

Holly Nelson-Becker

This article identifies the unique contributions social work has made to the study of spirituality and religion in relation to aging, based on respect for their diverse expressions. Definitions of religion and spirituality that particularly relate to late life are provided. The study of spirituality and aging is situated in four historical phases ranging from sectarian origins (1890s to 1920), to professionalization and secularization (1920s-1970s), to renewed interest (1980s to mid 1990s), to the current phase characterized by transcending boundaries. Interdisciplinary research by social workers is prevalent. Topics of study include a wide range of religious and nonreligious spiritual perspectives, …


Korean Older Intimate Partner Violence Survivors In North America: Cultural Considerations And Practice Recommendations, Woochan Shim, Holly Nelson-Becker Jul 2014

Korean Older Intimate Partner Violence Survivors In North America: Cultural Considerations And Practice Recommendations, Woochan Shim, Holly Nelson-Becker

Holly Nelson-Becker

While literature on elder abuse has expanded, elder abuse by intimate partners has been less investigated. Even less is known about intimate partner violence among older Koreans living in North America. This article identifies important cultural considerations for individuals helping the Korean older adult community beginning with the definition of intimate partner violence in this community and barriers to leaving that include traditional views of the East Asian self. Current practice interventions are discussed and recommendations for future practice such as healing han, the accumulated suffering from years of abuse, are suggested. The ultimate goal of this paper is to …


Improving The Quality Of Spiritual Care As A Dimension Of Palliative Care: The Report Of The Consensus Conference, Christina Puchalski, Betty Ferrell, Rose Virani, Shirley Otis-Green, Pamela Baird, Janet Bull, Harvey Chochinov, George Handzo, Holly Nelson-Becker, Maryjo Prince-Paul, Karen Pugliese, Daniel Sulmasy Jan 2014

Improving The Quality Of Spiritual Care As A Dimension Of Palliative Care: The Report Of The Consensus Conference, Christina Puchalski, Betty Ferrell, Rose Virani, Shirley Otis-Green, Pamela Baird, Janet Bull, Harvey Chochinov, George Handzo, Holly Nelson-Becker, Maryjo Prince-Paul, Karen Pugliese, Daniel Sulmasy

Holly Nelson-Becker

A Consensus Conference sponsored by the Archstone Foundation of Long Beach, California, was held February 17–18, 2009, in Pasadena, California. The Conference was based on the belief that spiritual care is a fundamental component of quality palliative care. This document and the conference recommendations it includes builds upon prior literature, the National Consensus Project Guidelines, and the National Quality Forum Preferred Practices and Conference proceedings.


Research In Spirituality, Religion, And Aging: An Emerging Area, Holly Nelson-Becker Jan 2014

Research In Spirituality, Religion, And Aging: An Emerging Area, Holly Nelson-Becker

Holly Nelson-Becker

No abstract provided.


Wisdom-Bearers And Story-Tellers: Older Adults As Guides And Friends, Holly Nelson-Becker Jan 2014

Wisdom-Bearers And Story-Tellers: Older Adults As Guides And Friends, Holly Nelson-Becker

Holly Nelson-Becker

This narrative recounts the author's discovery that her primary pathway to service was in working with older adults. Embedded in this process were separate but related journeys of coming to terms with a spiritual call and learning how her affinity for languages and cultures could support a contribution in aging.


Teaching Spirituality In The Classroom: Building Compassionate And Non-Judgmental Conversations With Students, Joan Letendre, Holly Nelson-Becker, Jim Kreider Jan 2014

Teaching Spirituality In The Classroom: Building Compassionate And Non-Judgmental Conversations With Students, Joan Letendre, Holly Nelson-Becker, Jim Kreider

Holly Nelson-Becker

This narrative describes the experiences of three social work professors whose lifelong interest in the spiritual realm guided their presentation of material in the classroom that engaged conversation about spiritual and religious beliefs. Specific skills for students to understand and work with their own spiritually and that of clients are reviewed.


Integrating Spirituality In Practice: From Inner Journey To Outer Engagement, Holly Nelson-Becker Jan 2014

Integrating Spirituality In Practice: From Inner Journey To Outer Engagement, Holly Nelson-Becker

Holly Nelson-Becker

No abstract provided.


Spirituality And Aging (Review), Holly Nelson-Becker Jan 2014

Spirituality And Aging (Review), Holly Nelson-Becker

Holly Nelson-Becker

Review of Robert C. Atchley 'Spirituality and Aging.'