The 'social' in social work practice: Shamans and social workers
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A case study of the shamanic healing, as an example of the importance of religion for people, who may be a social work client is presented. Shamanism is the belief, where certain individuals can influence spiritual entities to perform healing services for clients.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2003
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Expectations of costs and rewards: students versus practicing social workers
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A study attempted to compare social work students' with practicing social workers' perceptions of rewards, and costs of the profession, is presented. The undergraduates consider the profession more rewarding as compared to their senior social workers.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2003
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Roles and opportunities for social work intervention in expatriate work environments
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The potential services that can be provided by the social workers for successful work environment adjustment of American expatriate workers are described.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2003
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