Existential social work and the quest for existential meaning and well-being
A conceptual framework
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15434865 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Håkan Nilsson (0000-0002-5091-2492, University West, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 64-76 |
| Publication date | 2017-10-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work Social Thought (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1542-6432 • E-ISSN: 1542-6440 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15426432.2017.1382428 |
| OpenAlex | W2765591474 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 36 |
The aim of this article is to conceptualize “existential social work.” A greater understanding of what existential social work means may enable social workers and those studying social work to see how its practice can reveal “the truth” about human existence and how they, as professionals, can enhance existential meaning and existential well-being among their clients. In such work, existential social workers have at their disposal tools such as the Frankl therapeutic approach to existential analysis (i.e., logotherapy) as well as spiritual-sensitive modalities (prayer and mindfulness). To interpret and understand apparent phenomena in the therapy is the ultimate goal with existential social work practices, thus providing clients with the opportunity to discover the meaning that exists in themselves. In addition, these practices pave the way for existential well-being
Epistemology · Existentialism · Logotherapy · Meaning (existential · Political science · Psychotherapist · Sociology · Work (physics · Philosophy · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
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| Citations per year | 1,17 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |