Trauma and Mental Health Social Work With Urban Populations

<p>Addressing the social problems associated with trauma and mental health amongst African Americans in urban environments this book uses an African-centered lens to critique the most common practice models and interventions currently employed by social workers in the field. </p><p>Divided into four parts and grounded in traditional African cultural values it argues that basic key values in a new clinical model for mental health diagnosis are: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>A spiritual component</li> <li>Collective/group approach </li> <li>Focus on wholeness</li> <li>Oneness with Nature</li> <li>Emphasis on truth justice balance harmony reciprocity righteousness and order</li> </ul><p>Being free from racism sexism classism and other forms of oppression this African-centered approach is crucial for working with people of African origin who experience daily trauma through adverse living conditions. </p><p>This book will be key reading on any practice and direct service course at both BSW and MSW level and will be a useful supplement on clinical courses as well as those aimed at working with diverse populations and those living in urban environments. </p>