Abstract
Contemporary social work literature demonstrates a growing recognition of the importance of incorporating spirituality and religion (S&R) into practice frameworks. However, a significant gap exists in professional education, as few social workers receive adequate training in developing their own spiritual awareness or effectively integrating clients’ spiritual beliefs into therapeutic interventions. This workshop addresses this educational deficit by focusing on the development of social work students’ spiritual awareness and understanding of the spiritual needs of diverse religious populations. Participants will engage in experiential learning of spiritual interventions centered on “Havruta,” an ancient Jewish dyadic learning methodology that has been adapted for contemporary social work practice. Through this interactive workshop, attendees will gain practical skills in spiritually-informed intervention techniques while exploring the theoretical foundations that support the integration of traditional spiritual practices within evidence-based social work frameworks. The session aims to enhance practitioners’ cultural competence and expand their intervention repertoire to better serve clients whose spiritual and religious identities are central to their lived experiences.
Presenters
Rebecca RanzSenior Lecturer, Social Work, Sapir College Israel, Israel Merav Moshe Grodofsky
Senior Faculty Member, School of Social Work , Sapir Academic College, Israel
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
Religious Community and Socialization
KEYWORDS
INDIGENOUS, HAVRUTA, SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
