Serving the Amish : A Cultural Guide for Professionals.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (251 pages)
- Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies .
- Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies .
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- PART I: CULTURE AND CONTEXT -- CHAPTER 1. Strangers and Pilgrims -- PART II: LIFE EXPERIENCE -- CHAPTER 2. Changing Views of Human Services -- CHAPTER 3. Building and Maintaining Rapport -- CHAPTER 4. Across the Life Span -- CHAPTER 5. Women's Issues -- CHAPTER 6. Sexuality -- CHAPTER 7. Violence and Abuse -- CHAPTER 8. Death and Loss -- PART III: PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION -- CHAPTER 9. Counseling and Psychotherapy -- CHAPTER 10. Substance Abuse and Addictions -- CHAPTER 11. Law Enforcement and the Judiciary -- CHAPTER 12. Healthcare Professions -- CHAPTER 13. Social Work and Social Services -- PART IV: PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS -- CHAPTER 14. Guidelines for Service to the Amish -- Epilogue -- APPENDIX A: A Quick Guide to Other Plain Groups -- APPENDIX B: Mental Health Diagnoses and the Amish -- APPENDIX C: Suggestions for Further Reading -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.
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.