The Role of Distant Intercessory Prayer in Social Work

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2008

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University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work

Abstract

Many social work professionals and academics are dubious when discussing the role of prayer within the context of practice intervention (Gubi, 2004). As a result, the field has witnessed little research regarding the efficacy of prayer in the clinical treatment of mental health. Despite research inadequacies, many social workers utilize prayer on behalf of their clients (Gubi, 2001). Given the push for evidence-based practice, the field of social work must begin to aggressively evaluate clinical treatment that involves prayer.

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Perspectives on Social Work, Jennifer Smith, Religion, Perspectives on Social Work, Social work, Religion

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