Religion, Belief and Social Work: Making a Difference Author:Sheila Furness and Philip Gilligan Drawing on evidence from a

Drawing on evidence from a range of sources

the tenet of this work is that adults at risk with mental disorder require a dedicated and

Peter Bates and Mark Lymbery

Social work educators

and a chapter on memory work which draws on experience from a number of countries

Religion, Belief and Social Work: Making a Difference Author:Sheila Furness and Philip Gilligan Drawing on evidence from aThis book examines how religion and related beliefs have varied impacts on the needs and perceptions of practitioners, service users, and the support networks available to them. The authors argue that social workers need to understand these phenomena, so that they can become more confident in challenging discriminatory and oppressive practices. The centrality of religion and associated beliefs in the lives of many is emphasised, as are their