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1 Incorporating Religion and Spirituality in Practice Gabrielle McBean Dr. Kara Jonelle Beckett SOCW 6051: Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice Walden University

2 Approach for discussing religion with a client in your community. As a social worker, respecting a client's religion is essential, as we possess the knowledge, values, and skills to understand their needs. It is our duty to treat our clients with respect and ensure that their religious beliefs are considered when providing services. We must also be aware of any potential biases and work to ensure an equitable and inclusive environment for all clients. Therefore, I would approach religion with my clients in an unbiased manner and show respect for everyone's beliefs. Wienclaw (2021) says, it is often helpful to consider how people behave toward each other, both as individuals and as societies, based on religious beliefs and actions that inform them. Often, religion is a determining factor in how people relate to one another and to the community. It's imperative to recognize the role religion can play in mental health. Therefore, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space to discuss religious beliefs that impact the client. This allows them to explore and gain insight into how their religious beliefs impact their lives. According to Marsiglia (2021) our personal identities are determined by many factors, but religion is one of the most important of them for many people. It also influences how we interact with one another and in general society. Questions I would ask my client are: What religion do you practice? What purpose does your faith serve in your life? How spiritual or religious do you consider yourself? What are the values and morals that are most important to you?

3 How has your beliefs shaped your life and influenced your decisions? Spirituality and religion can play a crucial role in people's lives in many ways. One of these ways is to provide comfort in times of hardship; often, there is no better way to cope than to lean on faith. This is why asking questions and getting a clear understanding of your clients' individual beliefs is critical. This can help the client feel connected and supported, as well as provide direction in the healing process. Additionally, it can offer alternative ways of looking at the situation, which could lead to a feeling of empowerment and increased coping skills. In what ways might you develop to better serve the specific religious and spiritual populations in your community? Through community connection and support, I will work to establish a spiritually and religiously supportive community (The Social Work Podcast, 2020). This will allow individuals to feel more comfortable reaching out to nearby organizations for help. In addition, mutual respect for each other's religion is necessary for building a strong community. This will create an environment of understanding and compassion, which is essential for building a cohesive and unified community. Furthermore, as social workers, our first priority is our clients’ well-being and paying attention to the things that are important to them: their culture, their experiences, the way they cope with difficult situations, religion, and spirituality can all be woven into that (The Social Work Podcast, 2020). In my role as a social worker, having an open mind can help me develop my abilities to motivate others to express their religion more openly. Along with providing an understanding and supportive environment for individuals and families who struggle to cope with their circumstances. I think religion determines individual behavior and its

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4 strength is what holds a community together. By being open-minded and understanding, I can help people gain strength from their religion and foster a sense of community.

5 References Marsiglia, F. F., Kulis, S. S., & Lechuga-Peña, S. (2021). Diversity, oppression, and change: Culturally grounded social work (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. The Social Work Podcast. (2022). Religion and Spirituality in Social Work: Interview with Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D. Retrieved from https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2020/08/Oxhandler.html Wienclaw, R. A. (2021). World religions Links to an external site. . In Salem Press encyclopedia . Salem Press.

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