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.

Foreword by Edward R. Canda Introduction: The Coming of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Part I: A Theoretical and Practice Framework of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work 1. The Philosophical Underpinnings of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: Holistic Wellness and the Beauty of Harmony 2. Assumptions of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Regarding Change Part II: Elements of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work 3. Systemic Assessment: Everything is Connected 4. Formulating a Treatment Plan: A Multidimensional Approach 5. The Power of the Mind: Moving Beyond Cognition and Problem Resolution 6. Nurturing the Body for Balance and Tranquility 7. From the Body to the Mind and Spirit (by Rainbow T. H. Ho) 8. Spiritual Growth and Transformation: Expanding Life's Horizons 9. Centering the Self: Personal Growth and Transformation Part III: Applications and Treatment Effectiveness 10. The Efficacy of the Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Group and Social Support Group on Female Breast Cancer Patients (by Rainbow T. H. Ho, Cecilia L. W. Chan) 11. Improving the Quality of Life and Psychological Well-Being of Patients with Colorectal Cancer (by Antoinette M. Lee, Cecilia L.W. Chan, Andy H.Y. Ho, Clarissa N. Wang, Venus Y.H. Tang, Stephanie S.M. Lau, Pamela P.Y. Leung, Y. T. Fu, T. K. Yau, and Judy W.C. Ho) 12. Instilling Hope: The Efficacy of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Group Treatment for Taiwanese Female Patients with Depressive Disorders (by Fei-Hsiu Hsiao) 13. Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to Enhance Women's Well-Being (by Siu-Man Ng and Elaine Y. L. Tsui) 14. Meditation and Treatment of Trauma Survivors (by Mo Yee Lee, Amy Zaharlick, Deborah Akers) Part IV:Learning and Using Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work in Practice 15. Ethics and Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work 16. Learning Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work Appendix I: Additional Information on Yin-Yang Perspective, Buddhism, and Daoism Appendix II: Internet resources References Index

"The authors are to be commended for achieving a truly profound synthesis of Eastern and Western social theory that serves as a practical clinical resource for social workers and psychologists engaged in the day to day work of healing. This book will stand as an authoritative reference in the field for decades to come."--James Lake M.D., Chair, American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary and Alternative Mental Health Care, and author, Textbook of Integrative Mental Health Care |k No