How far should a social worker go in accepting a client's cultural norms, even when these seem to be in conflict with their well-being. The author speaks to an approved social worker, who had to balance her client's mental distress with the family's religious beliefs.
How far should a social worker go in accepting a client's cultural norms, even when these seem to be in conflict with their well-being. The author speaks to an approved social worker, who had to balance her client's mental distress with the family's religious beliefs.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, multicultural approach, risk, Asian people, assessment, black and minority ethnic people, cultural identity;
Profiles a number of self-advocacy groups : the British Council of Organisations of Disabled People, People First, Survivors Speak Out, Standing Conference of Ethnic Minority Senior Citizens.
Profiles a number of self-advocacy groups : the British Council of Organisations of Disabled People, People First, Survivors Speak Out, Standing Conference of Ethnic Minority Senior Citizens.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, organisations, physical disabilities, self-advocacy, black and minority ethnic people;