Chat with AIExam 10: The Role of Spirituality in Social Work With Older Adults
In what ways do spirituality and religion provide a buffer against life's challenges? How would you resolve a situation in which your client chose the means of spiritual belief and religious practice in lieu of interventions you were certain would be more effective? What are the ethical implications that might arise in this situation?
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VerifiedSpiritual beliefs may help older persons find greater meaning of life which tend to diminish the impact of challenges. Participation in regular religious activities has been associated with better physical and mental health. Participation with a faith community may mitigate social isolation. Forms of spiritual and religious expression, such as mediation and prayer are thought to buffer the impact of challenges such as illness, retirement and widowhood. Religions can provide a cognitive framework that accept painful event over the life course.
As a social worker encourage the person to incorporate the beliefs he/she has as a source of strength and inclusion with other interventions.
The ethical dilemma is one of preserving the person's self-determination vs. best interests. The social worker could work with the person to insure he/she understands the options and the consequences of one option over the other.
How are memoirs connected to spirituality?
(48) VerifiedWriting memoirs is can be a spiritual experience as it requires them to recall and reflect on the meaning of those events and how they will shape future lives. Memoirs reflect what person wants others to know about them and what is more important as a legacy.
Which psychosocial tasks for older adults are similar to spiritual tasks:
(34) Questions of spirituality as part of the life review process:
(36) The inclusion of spiritual assessment in a social work interview:
(32) The complementary therapies are consistent with spiritual expression:
(35) Is the inclusion of spiritual assessment of clients in health care settings (like those suggested by JCAHO) a good indication of how individuals will make use of health care services?
(38) What is the common ground between social work and spirituality:
(27) Religious and spiritual diversity is related to gender, race and ethnicity
(36) As a social worker how could you incorporate a person's affiliations with a faith community in an attempt to create a support group for people with chronic illness?
(34) What should social workers keep in mind when conducting spiritual assessments?
(35) Distinguish between social work, pastoral counseling and spiritual direction.
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