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Book SynopsisSocial Justice Case Studies: Interdisciplinary and Non-Traditional Interdisciplinary Approaches provides individuals interested in social justice the ability to discuss and engage in interdisciplinary and non-traditional interdisciplinary team processes.
Using case studies that address a range of social justice issues, Dr. Cheryl Green explores the roles of interdisciplinary team members and how they can positively or negatively impact clients’ outcomes. Chapters discuss approaches to management of complex client cases, as well as ethical dilemmas, facilitation of family meetings, discharge planning, cultural consideration, and burnout prevention. Dr. Green considers case studies involving intimate partner violence between a same-sex couple, a college student’s experience of Espiritismo, counselling and support for women facing unplanned pregnancies, support for a transgender client undergoing familial conflict, and the recognition of “fright” in a male of Caribbean descent experiencing depression and anxiety.
Important, timely, and topical, Social Justice Case Studies: Interdisciplinary and Non-Traditional Interdisciplinary Approaches is an accessible read for those interested in challenging the issues that impact social justice across a variety of settings.
Table of ContentsForeword; Cheryl Green
Introduction
Chapter 1. Why is social justice important?
Chapter 2. Creating Interdisciplinary Teams that Honor Social Justice
Chapter 3. In Search of Justice
Chapter 4. The Vulnerable
Chapter 5. Misunderstood
Chapter 6. Anguish has an Answer
Chapter 7. Case Study 1. Espiritismo
Chapter 8. Case Study 2. “I changed my mind.”
Chapter 9. Case Study 3. Let me explain this to you
Chapter 10. Case Study 4. Do you speak English?
Chapter 11. Case Study 5. This pregnancy was not planned
Chapter 12. Case Study 6. You have not walked in my bare feet
Chapter 13. Case Study 7. Don’t judge me
Chapter 14. Case Study 8. No one offers the best treatment options when you are poor
Chapter 15. Case Study 9. Are all these kids yours, and who’s their daddy?
Chapter 16. Case Study 10. We don’t pray that way here
Conclusion
