Article
Meaning as a Core Principle in Social Work Practice
Comunitania. Revista Internacional De Trabajo Social Y Ciencias Sociales
Publication Date
7-1-2014
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This paper explores the concept of meaning as a focus area for expanding core values and practice realities in social work. By focusing on helping clients develop a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives, social workers can help clients maximize their personal and cultural strengths in the service of meeting their developmental and social aims. A case example is used, and concepts discussed are applied in the area of finding meaning in life.
DOI
10.5944/comunitania.8.4
Publisher Policy
online journal; no SHERPA/RoMEO policy available
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Citation Information
Rich Furman, Michelle D. Enterline, Greg Lamphear and Allison E. Shukraft. "Meaning as a Core Principle in Social Work Practice" Comunitania. Revista Internacional De Trabajo Social Y Ciencias Sociales Iss. 8 (2014) p. 73 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rich-furman/113/