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transpersonal theory in social work - St. Thomas University

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Traditional neglect of <strong>transpersonal</strong><br />

aspects of assessment and<br />

<strong>in</strong>tervention have led to:<br />

‣ devastat<strong>in</strong>g misdiagnoses<br />

‣ not <strong>in</strong>frequent mistreatment<br />

‣ development of helper <strong>in</strong>sensitivity<br />

‣ an <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly poor reputation<br />

amongst <strong>social</strong> <strong>work</strong>ers and other<br />

helpers<br />

‣ <strong>in</strong>adequate research and <strong>theory</strong><br />

‣ a limitation of helpers’ own personal<br />

development<br />

Source: Hendricks & We<strong>in</strong>hold (1982); Rowan (1993); Cowley (1993); Canda & Furman (1999); www.spiritualcompetency.com

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