The absent presence of religion and spirituality in mental health social work in Northern Ireland

2017 ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Patricia Carlisle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Religion And Spirituality ◽  
Absent Presence

scholarly journals Disenchantment, Buffering, and Spiritual Reductionism: A Pedagogy of Secularism for Counseling and Psychotherapy

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 612
Author(s):  
Waleed Y. Sami ◽  
John Mitchell Waters ◽  
Amelia Liadis ◽  
Aliza Lambert ◽  
Abigail H. Conley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Religion And Spirituality ◽  
Case Vignettes

The various mental health disciplines (e.g., counseling, psychology, social work) all mandate competence in working with clients from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds. However, there is growing evidence that practitioners feel ill-equipped to meet the needs of their religiously- and spiritually-diverse clients. Furthermore, formal education on religion and spirituality remains optional within coursework. Research on religion and spirituality is also noted for its reductionism to observable outcomes, leaving much of its nuance uncovered. This paper will utilize philosophies of secularism and explore the concepts of disenchantment, buffering, and coercion, to help illuminate why our contemporary society and our disciplines struggle with this incongruence between stated values and implementation. Case vignettes and recommendations will be provided to help practitioners and educators.

Mental Health Social Work and the Troubles in Northern Ireland

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Campbell ◽  
Patrick Mccrystal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
The Troubles
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