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Faithful engagement : an examination of the nature and role of values in social policy practice.
(2017-07-21)
In social work, a commitment to individual and societal values is foundational, professionally-sanctioned and necessary for culturally sensitive, ethical practice. Values are instrumental in the formation of cultural norms, ...
Called to serve : empirical explorations and a review of calling and the social work profession.
(2017-04-10)
The concept of calling as it relates to work was historically relegated to vocations and jobs within the church or ministry sector. More broadly, people have discussed being “called” to follow Christ or their specific ...
Christian-informed mindfulness : a theoretical and empirical exploration.
(2016-07-05)
Mindfulness is a theory and practice skill that originates from Buddhism. Most who study and use mindfulness do so by drawing from Buddhist precepts, values and practices. This dissertation explored and evaluated a Christian ...
Public school response to the trauma of school shootings.
(2020-03-31)
Public school shootings in the United States have reached levels of epidemic
concern. Current research related to U.S. school shootings addresses a variety of issues
including historical analysis, political influences ...
Justice, faith and politics : congregational engagement in social justice issues.
(2020-04-17)
Social work and Christianity both have a longstanding history of social justice engagement. Congregations and the profession of social work are both navigating unique aspects of the United States’ current divided and ...
Children with externalized behavior disorders : opportunities for the support systems of primary care and congregations.
(2019-07-17)
Children with externalized behaviors and their parents face significant challenges. Parents find themselves stressed and uncertain how to navigate the parenting demands of children with difficult behaviors. Two significant ...
Extensions of grace : an examination of clergy as gatekeepers in youth mental health.
(2020-04-02)
Approximately half of all mental health concerns will begin by 14 years of age and 75% will develop by 24 years of age. Congregations are often a primary point of contact for individuals seeking support related to a mental ...
A study of U.S. adoption breakdown : exploring current factors associated with breakdown and challenging times in adoption adjustment.
(2020-10-28)
Adoption breakdown often results in devastating effects for the family and child. Children and parents who experience adoption breakdown suffer adverse residual effects of a traumatic experience. Given the dire outcomes ...
Servants or saviors? Exploring the impact of international volunteerism on host communities and volunteers.
(2018-10-26)
International volunteer service (IVS) has rapidly expanded in the last decade among its volunteer participants and sponsoring agencies. Scholars have diverse opinions on the efficacy and ethics of IVS. Proponents suggest ...
Iron sharpens iron : member experiences of collaboration in the Texas Hunger Initiative.
(2021-04-13)
Although the number of food planning councils (FPCs) has grown rapidly in the last twenty years, there is a paucity of research about these groups – especially about organizational theories relevant to their structures and ...