National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics . NASW Press.
| | Question | | --- | --- | | F (Faith) | “Do you have a spiritual belief system that helps you make sense of life?” | | I (Importance) | “How does this influence your current situation or decisions?” | | C (Community) | “Are you connected with a spiritual group or community?” | | A (Address) | “How would you like me to support you spiritually in this setting?” | Remember: Listen first. Do not proselytize. Respect silence. Consult chaplain if distressed. End of Paper spirituality and the helping professions pdf
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Keywords : spirituality, helping professions, cultural competence, ethical practice, spiritual assessment, holistic care National Association of Social Workers
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To be a helping professional in the 21st century is to serve a pluralistic, spiritually diverse population. The old dichotomy—science versus faith, secular versus sacred—has collapsed under the weight of client realities. Whether a client finds transcendence in a mosque, a meditation cushion, a forest trail, or a memory of a grandmother’s prayers, that source of meaning is not an adjunct to treatment; it is often the treatment’s foundation. The properly trained helper does not need to be spiritual themselves, but they must be spiritually literate. In learning to honor the sacred in others, we become not just technicians of behavior change, but companions on the journey toward wholeness. NASW Press
[e.g., SW 550: Advanced Clinical Practice]