Spirituality and Displacement - The Need For A Spiritually Sensitive Social Work Response
Date
2012
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
For the Karen people of Burma, religious beliefs and spirituality are integral components of their culture. This article highlights the importance of developing culturally competent, spiritually sensitive responses within social work practice when working with people who have experienced displacement and subsequent trauma. Those affected by organized violence and displacement are faced with the challenge of how to maintain family relationships and networks. People often return to spirituality and their religious beliefs as a means of finding solace and connection.
Description
item.page.type
IDRC-Related Report
item.page.format
Text
Keywords
DISPLACEMENT, KAREN, SPIRITUALITY, RELIGION, DISPLACED PERSONS, SOCIAL WORK, BURMA, THAILAND, BORDER TRAFFIC, FAR EAST ASIA