Contributions for a holistic social work: the place of spirituality in organizational social work
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Social Work, Spirituality, Holism
Abstract
The theme of spirituality as a dimension of the practice of Social Work becomes the starting point of this article, by electing to equally as research space. Noting the existence of proposals of Social Work that put the wisdom that lies in spiritual traditions along with other contributions coming from the theories of human behavior (in particular transpersonal psychology) as fundamental and essential in Social Work, we understand that deepen the holistic dimension the practice of Social Work is part of the contribution it can make to the profession and professionals, to bring it to the space of academic reflection.In this article, methodologically we made literature review (Canda, 1999, 2009; Rego, 2007; Carvalho & Pinto, 2014) and it is intended to be a reflection - understand to act - on the search and the place of spirituality in the context of Social Work action, particularly in organizations. Those who work in the context organizations know the humanized action can be transformed into a bureaucratic act; act in proximity to one act of exploitation. It is the action of Social Work with holistic sense we think can work in well-being, on principle is the purpose of any social response.A holistic dimension of Social Work, in organizations is not only the ability to comply with the principles and values which underpin the ethics and professional ethics, as well as the possibility of differentiation of organizational culture, given the laws governing capitalism often off of welfare. A holistic dimension of Social Work is also the possibility of social development, in that it is closely linked to personal and professional development.
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Cristina Duarte, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Sociales (CPES) de la ULHT; Grupo de Investigación en Servicio Social (GISS) del ISCSP. ULISCO; Miembro del Consejo Consultivo de la UDIP Colinas- SCML
Especialista en Servicio Social; Doctorado en Ciencias Sociales, Especialidad Servicio Social por el Instituto Superior de Ciencias Sociales y Políticas (ISCSP) de la Universidad de Lisboa (ULisboa); Maestría en Servicio Social-Gestión de Unidades Sociales y Bienestar por la Universidad Lusófona de Humanidades y Tecnologías (ULHT);
Formación Avanzada en Gestión de Organizaciones del Tercer Sector por la Universidad Católica Portuguesa (UCP); Coordinadora del Grupo Espiritualidad y Ciencias Sociales (GECS); Investigadora Integrada del Centro de Investigación y Estudios Sociales (CPES) de la ULHT; Miembro del Grupo de Investigación en Servicio Social (GISS) del ISCSP. ULISCO; Miembro del Consejo Consultivo de la UDIP Colinas- SCML; Asistente social.
Pedro Ventura, Unidad Técnica del Departamento de Acción Social
Doctorado en Servicio Social en el Instituto Universitario de Lisboa - Instituto Superior de Ciencias del Trabajo y de la Empresa (ISCTE); Maestría en Sociología por el ISCTE; Posgrado en Sociología del Trabajo, de las Organizaciones y del Empleo; Sociólogo en la Santa Casa de Misericordia de Lisboa, donde trabajó en la Aldea de Santa Isabel, en el Gabinete de Auditoría Interna, Departamento de Emprendedorismo y Economía Social y en la Unidad Técnica del Departamento de Acción Social. Investigador del área de la Espiritualidad y el Servicio Social.