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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cates, James A., 1956- author.

Series:

Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amish--Services for.

Amish.

Human services.

Physical Description:

xiv, 234 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014.

Summary:

Serving the Amish is a targeted guide for professionals who care for or interact with Plain people doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers, judges, social workers, psychotherapists, and addiction counselors, among others. For these professionals, knowing the "what" of Amish life is not enough. They must go deeper, understanding the "why"-the ideologies that both drive and bind this community in a system of beliefs that seems alien to those who embrace the technological and social turbulence of the twenty-first century. James A. Cates craws heavily on his experiences as a clinical psychologist in private practice in northeastern Indiana, a region that is home to more than 35,000 Amish people. He combines anecdotal evidence and first-person narrative to shed light on the social, emotional, and psychological foundations of Amish life to help professionals interact competently and build rapport with Amish clients. He also explains the unique challenges outsiders face in offering aid to a people whose lifestyle and rules dictate a distance from all things worldly. 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. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Culture and Context

Chapter 1 Strangers and Pilgrims 3

Part II Life Experience

Chapter 2 Changing Views of Human Services 23

Chapter 3 Building and Maintaining Rapport 36

Chapter 4 Across the Life Span 48

Chapter 5 Women's Issues 60

Chapter 6 Sexuality 71

Chapter 7 Violence and Abuse 84

Chapter 8 Death and Loss 98

Part III Professional Interaction

Chapter 9 Counseling and Psychotherapy 113

Chapter 10 Substance Abuse and Addictions 125

Chapter 11 Law Enforcement and the Judiciary 141

Chapter 12 Healthcare Professions 156

Chapter 13 Social Work and Social Services 173

Part IV Practical Considerations

Chapter 14 Guidelines for Service to the Amish 189.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1421414953

9781421414959

OCLC:

872646951

Publisher Number:

99960183366