Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: An Empirically Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment

by Mo Yee Lee, Siu-Man Ng, Pamela Pui Yu Leung, Cecilia Lai Wan Chan, Pamela Leung

Overview

In recent years, interest in non-Western curative techniques among Americans has grown by leaps and bounds. Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work is 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, presents 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. 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. 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. Several 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190293802
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/25/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	792,386
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Mo Yee Lee is Professor at College of Social Work, Ohio State University. She has a dual focus in her clinical practice and scholarly work that includes clinical practice and research using a solution-focused/strengths perspective and cross-cultural clinical practice with individuals and families. Siu-man Ng is Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration & Associate Director, Centre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong. Dr. Ng's research focus is the application of traditional Chinese medicine and philosophies in mental health practice. His key research areas are operationalizing Chinese medicine 'stagnation syndrome' concept as a psychological construct, illness coping strategies among irritable bowel syndrome patients, and the relations between work burnout and spirituality. Pamela Leung is Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration. Dr. Leung is an experienced social worker and supervisor in health and clinical social work. Her areas of interest are integrative body-mind-spirit approach, psychosocial oncology, healthcare social work and meaning-focused intervention. She is also a trainer of the Body-mind-spirit approach, locally and internationally. Cecila L.W. Chan is Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration; & Director, Centre on Behavioral Health, Associate Director, HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, The University of Hong Kong. Professor Chan publishes widely in health, practice research, empowerment, women, cancer, bereavement and palliative care. She used a strength-oriented approach in her work of empowerment of traumatized individuals. Her focus is on growth and transformation through pain.

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

Editorial 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

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