Smith College Studies in Social Work
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Spirituality and Clinical Social Work Practice
Volume 80, Issues 2-3, 2010

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      Spirituality, religious beliefs, contemplative practices and clinical social work practice are the themes of this special issue. The articles are provided to enhance the reader's understanding of knowledge resulting from research on religion and spirituality involving clinicians and their practice, describe theoretical paradigms drawing on Eastern and Western worldviews, highlight the importance of religious and nonreligious contemplative practices as factors in the clinical relationship, and explore issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and cultural and religious diversity in clinical practice.

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Combat Stress: Understanding the Challenges, Preparing for the Return
Volume 79, Issues 3-4, 2009

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      Volume 79, Issue (3-4) 2009 of Smith College Studies in Social Work presents a wide-ranging overview of theoretical paradigms, research findings, first-person narratives from Veterans, and diverse approaches developed to meet the challenges and needs of service members and their families. These articles have emerged from the ground-breaking conference titled Combat Stress: Understanding the Challenges, Preparing for the Return held between June 26-28, 2008. Co-sponsored by the Smith College School for Social Work and Give-An-Hour, this exciting event was made possible with a generous gift from the Brown Foundation. Presenters included national and local leaders who specialize in developing research methods, clinical practice models, and community-based approaches to military mental health.

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