The 'social' in social work practice: Shamans and social workers

Article Abstract:

A case study of the shamanic healing, as an example of the importance of religion for people, who may be a social work client is presented. Shamanism is the belief, where certain individuals can influence spiritual entities to perform healing services for clients.

Case studies, Shamanism

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Expectations of costs and rewards: students versus practicing social workers

Article Abstract:

A study attempted to compare social work students' with practicing social workers' perceptions of rewards, and costs of the profession, is presented. The undergraduates consider the profession more rewarding as compared to their senior social workers.

Comparative analysis

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Roles and opportunities for social work intervention in expatriate work environments

Article Abstract:

The potential services that can be provided by the social workers for successful work environment adjustment of American expatriate workers are described.

Psychological aspects, Management, Company business management, Americans abroad, Americans in foreign countries

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