Social work and Koranic mental health healers
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The popularity of Koranic healing practices has remarkably increased over the years, particularly in Arab and Muslim nations where mental health is associated with social development. Just like traditional social sciences, Koranic healing centers on the use of systematic procedures for assessment and treatment. The practice further entails extensive professional training and supervision. Some Koranic healers even advocate the use of social networks by involving family and extended family members in the healing process.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 1999
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Social work with polygamous families
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There are a number of specific issues to take into account when undertaking social work with families which practice formal polygamous marriage. Research based on a sampling of 25 children attending one of eight Bedouin-Arab elementary schools in Rahat, Israel, indicates that children from polygamous marriages may suffer behavioural problems at home and at school, as well as academic achievement problems. Social workers need to be aware of this, as well as the problems which may be experienced by the senior wife.
Publication Name: Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0738-0151
Year: 1997
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The Social Work Research Group/NASW Research Section/Council on Social Work Research, 1949-1965: an emerging research identity in the American profession
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A history is presented on the Social Work Research Group, which was renamed the National Association of Social Workers in 1955 and became the Council on Social Work Research in 1963. Topics include membership issues, research function and methodologies, dissemination activities and project classification.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2000
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