Anxiety and depression are complex mental health concerns affecting adolescents, and
when experienced together the prognosis can be worsened. Current evidence based …

Integrative therapy focuses on the mind-body-spirit relationship, recognizes spirituality as a
fundamental domain of human existence, acknowledges and utilizes the mind's power as …

The literature on spirituality and social work reveals a shift from an initial stage of defining
concepts like spirituality and religion and their relevance to social work and to current …

An increasing number of adults are exploring community-based alternative and
complementary health care as a method for stress reduction and health promotion. This …

Spirituality is becoming recognized as an important source of strength within social work and
the positive youth development field. However, social work innovations related to spirituality …

Integrative medicine and other behavioral health professions have embraced integrative
practices, whereas social work has been relatively slow in responding to this change …

Background This study examined changes in spirituality and psychosocial outcomes among
African American and rural adults participating in a culturally-adapted mind-body …

Research has shown that social workers and other helping professionals can make use of
the contemplative practices from religion and spiritual disciplines. These practices can be …

Integrating religion and spirituality in psychological counseling is a challenge for many
practitioners in mental health. Nowadays, the interest in this topic has increased due to its …

In this chapter, I consider some of the current approaches, perspectives, and emerging
trends that are prominent within the spiritually sensitive social work practice research …