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Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work

An Empirically Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment

Second Edition

Mo Yee Lee, Celia C. H. Y. Chan, Cecilia L. W. Chan, Siu-man Ng, and Pamela P. Y. Leung

Publication Date - 06 April 2018

ISBN: 9780190458515

472 pages
Hardcover
6-1/8 x 9-1/4 inches

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Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work strongly connects Western therapeutic techniques with Eastern philosophy and practices, while also providing a comprehensive and pragmatic agenda for social work, and mental health professionals.

Description

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 well as the body's, and reaches beyond self-actualization or symptom reduction to broaden a perception of self that connects individuals to a larger sense of themselves and to their communities.

When it was published in 2009, Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work was the first book to strongly connect Western therapeutic techniques with Eastern philosophy and practices, while also providing a comprehensive and pragmatic agenda for social work, and mental health professionals. This breakthrough text, written by a cast of highly regarded researchers from both Asia and America, presented a holistic, therapeutic approach that ties Eastern philosophy and practical techniques to Western forms of therapy in order to help bring about positive, transformative changes in individuals and families. This second features a major reorganization of Part III: Applications and Treatment Effectiveness, renamed to "Evidence-informed Translational Practice and Evidence." Based on systematic reviews of Integrative body-mind-spirit practices, Part III provides a "resource guide" of different types of integrative practices used in diverse health and mental health conditions. A new companion website includes streaming video clips showing demonstrations of the BMS techniques described in the book and worksheets and client resources/handouts.

Here, the authors provide a pragmatic, step-by-step description of assessment and treatment techniques that employ an integrative, holistic perspective. They begin by establishing the conceptual framework of integrative body-mind-spirit social work, then expertly describe, step-by-step, assessment and treatment techniques that utilize integrative and holistic perspectives. Numerous case studies demonstrate the approach in action, such as one with breast cancer patients who participated in body-mind-spirit and social support groups and another in which trauma survivors used meditation to get onto a path of healing. These examples provide solid empirical evidence that integrative body-mind-spirit social work is indeed a practical therapeutic approach in bringing about tangible changes in clients. The authors also discuss ethical issues and give tips for learning integrative body-mind-spirit social work. Professionals in social work, psychology, counseling, and nursing, as well as graduate students in courses on integral, alternative, or complementary clinical practice will find this a much-needed resource that complements the growing interest in alternatives to traditional Western psychotherapy.

New to this Edition

  • An e-learning platform on Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work that includes demonstrations and worksheets of major techniques and skills.
  • 15 new pieces by 31 newly added contributing scholars and practitioners from around the world.
  • A major reorganization of Part III, which provides a resource guide of different types of integrative practices used in diverse health and mental health conditions

Features

  • First book to strongly connect Western therapeutic techniques with Eastern philosophy and practices, while also providing a pragmatic agenda for social work professionals
  • Written by a cast of highly regarded researchers from both Asia and America
  • Presents numerous case studies, a mix of new and updated from the previous edition
  • Authors also discuss ethical issues and give tips for learning integrative body-mind-spirit social work
  • New to the second edition is a robust companion website featuring demonstration videos, audio recordings, and reproducible client resources and handouts

About the Author(s)

Mo Yee Lee, PhD, RSW, Professor and PhD Program Director, College of Social Work, The Ohio State University

Celia H. Y. Chan, PhD, CT, RSW, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong

Cecilia L. W. Chan, PhD, RSW, JP, Si Yuan Chair Professor in Health and Social Work, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong

Siu-man Ng, PhD, Associate Professor and Deputy Head, Department of Social Work; Social Administration and Associate Director, Centre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong

Pamela P. Y. Leung, PhD, RSW, CEO, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation; Honorary Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong

Reviews

"I am very enthused about the release of this second edition. It makes a wonderful advancement on the innovative I-BMS approach by sharpening and updating the practice framework and providing many more examples of applications and research support. Western holistic and systemic theories, creative therapies, and social work trends in cultural competence, spiritual sensitivity, and the strengths perspective are smoothly converged with Chinese philosophy and practice contexts. The framework is both practical and profound. The authors present it vividly, approachably, and realistically through clear guidelines for assessment and therapeutic practices, wise clinical vignettes, and empirical evidence. I am certain that this second edition will continue to inspire readers with new insights for social work practice that come from the meeting of East and West." - From the Foreword by Edward R. Canda, PhD, Professor, The University of Kansas School of Social work

"Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work is a thoughtful and mindful book rich in clinical description, philosophical context, and empirical support, written by a team of experienced clinicians and investigators. The integrative way it is written--empathic, knowledgeable, combining heart and head--is a model for the treatments recommended. It is both helpful and wise." - David Spiegel, MD, Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University

Table of Contents

    Foreword, by Edward R. Canda
    Preface and Acknowledgments
    List of Contributors

    1. The Coming of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work

    Part I: A Theoretical and Practice Framework of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work
    2. Philosophical Underpinnings of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: Holistic Wellness and the Beauty of Harmony
    3. Assumptions of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Regarding Change

    Part II: Elements of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work
    4. Systemic Assessment: Everything is Connected
    5. Formulating a Treatment Plan: A Multidimensional Approach
    6. The Power of the Mind: Moving Beyond Cognition and Problem Resolution
    7. Nurturing the Body for Balance and Tranquility
    8. Spiritual Growth and Transformation: Expanding Life's Horizons
    9. Centering the self: Personal Growth and Transformation

    Part III: Evidence-informed Translational Practice and Evidence
    10. Towards the Development of Holistic Wellness Measurements by Candy H. C. Fong, Bobo H. P. Lau, & Nancy X. Yu (co-first authors)
    11. Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Intervention for People with Dementia: A Holistic Revitalization Model by Amy Y. M. Chow, Patrick P. T. Chow, O. Shinsei and Iris K. N. Chan
    12. Spirituality and Survivorship: The Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to Enhance and Transform Cancer Coping by Rainbow T.H. Ho, Adrian H.Y. Wan, Hsiao Fei Hsiu, and Lee Geok Ling
    13. Sleepless Nights - Intervention to enhance holistic well-being of individuals with persistent insomnia by Ji Xiao Wen, Jessie S.M. Chan, and Cecilia L.W. Chan.
    14. Applying Integrated Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to People with Chronic Skin Disease by Celia H. Y. Chan and Y. L. Fung
    15. Moving out of darkness: Application of the Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Approach in the treatment of depression by Mark J. Brenner, Pamela P.Y. Leung, Rentala Sreevani and Joshua K. M. Nan
    16: Application of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Approaches within Conflict-Induced Displacement by Malabika Das
    17: Workplace well-being: Paradigm shift from combating burnout and stress to nurturing engagement and body-mind-spirit (BMS) wellness by Siu-man Ng, Amos C.Y. Cheung, Ken K.W. Chow, Vicky Q. Wang
    18. The Holistic Healthcare Model as a Recovery Approach to Schizophrenia by Rainbow T.H. Ho, Adrian H.Y. Wan, Friendly S.W. Au-Yeung, and L.F. Lee
    19. Yoga as a method to integrate body/mind/spirit with social work clients by Donna Wang, PhD, LMSW, Susan, Tebb, PhD, MSW, RYT-500
    20. Integrative Wellness Coaching by James Beauchemin
    21. Using an Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Approach in Couple Counseling by Brennan Peterson, Ph.D. and Ashley Hodgson, BM.A., RYT
    22. Applying Integrated Body-Mind-Spirit Approach into Counseling on Reproductive Medicine by Celia H. Y. Chan and Queenie S. Wong
    23. Mindfulness Meditation Interventions with Children and Adolescents: Research Findings and Implications for Social Work Practice by Afton Kechter and David S. Black

    Part IV: Learning and Using Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work in Practice
    24. Ethics and Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work
    25. Learning Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work

    Appendix I: Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Fidelity Scale
    Part V: I-BMS Resources at https://learning.hku.hk/ibms/e-learning/ https://learning.hku.hk/IBMS
    I-BMS Worksheets
    I-BMS Videos
    Supplementary Chapters
    Appendix II: The Brain, the Body and the Mind by Lara K. Palay
    Index

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