Social Casework: The Indian Paradigm and Practice

Contents: Preface. Prologue. Foreword. Introduction. Part I: Introduction to Social Casework. 1. Social Work and Casework: Conceptual Framework. 2.  Western Theories/Models of Social Casework. Part II: Development of an Indian Model of Social Casework. 3. Towards an Indian Framework of Social Casework. 4. Developing Casework with an Indian Approach. 5. Application of Principles of Social Casework in the Indian Socio-cultural Context. Part III: Indian Philosophical Foundations of Social Casework. 6. Understanding Casework Process from an Indian Perspective. 7. Casework Skills in the Light of Indian Philosophy. 8. Enrichment of Social Case Work with Teachings of Bhagavad Gita. Part IV: Integrating Indian Spiritual and Cultural Practices into Social Casework Practice. 9. Buddha and Social Casework: Converging Buddhist Philosophy in Social Casework Therapy. 10. Indian Spirituality, Yoga and Meditation for Helping Professionals: The Way Forward. 11. Individual Transformation through Swadhyaya: An Indian Perspective. 12. Relationship between Brata Katha and Social Casework. Part V: Practical Applications and Case Studies. 13. Indian Casework: Some Reflections from a Study of Professional Social Workers in India. 14. Indian Context of Social Work in Correctional Services: Some Success Stories. 15. Application of Yajna Therapy in Social Casework. 16. Strengthening Social Work Practice in Schools in India to Improve Student’s Well-being: Reflections from IKSs of Panchmahabhootas and Tri-doshas.