Research Catalog

Title

Serving the Amish : a cultural guide for professionals / James A. Cates.

Author

Cates, James A., 1956-

Publication

Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014.

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Details

Description

xiv, 234 pages; 24 cm.

Summary

"This practical book balances evidence-based principles of care with an emphasis on reducing anxiety and establishing warm relationships. From the police officer dispersing a party full of Amish 'Youngie' to the social worker staffing a child protective services hotline, professionals who work with the Amish will benefit from this one-of-a-kind guide." --

Series Statement

Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies

Uniform Title

• Project Muse UPCC books.
• Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies.

Subject

• Amish
• Amish > Services for
• Cultural Characteristics
• Culturally Competent Care
• Human services

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

PART I. CULTURE AND CONTEXT. 1. Strangers and pilgrims ; PART II. LIFE EXPERIENCE. 2. Changing views of human services -- 3. Building and maintaining rapport -- 4. Across the life span -- 5. Women's issues -- 6. Sexuality -- 7. Violence and abuse -- 8. Death and loss ; PART III. PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION. 9. Counseling and psychotherapy -- 10. Substance abuse and addictions -- 11. Law enforcement and the judiciary -- 12. Healthcare professions -- 13. Social work and social services ; PART IV. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS. 14. Guidelines for service to the Amish.

ISBN

• 9781421414959 (pbk.)
• 1421414953 (pbk.)
• 9781421414966 (electronic) (canceled/invalid)
• 1421414961 (electronic) (canceled/invalid)

LCCN

^^2013048637

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library