There is much talk these days about empowerment, but generally very little by way of practical guidance as to how to put the ideas into practice. By focusing on the key roles of spirituality, meaning and values in practice, this manual offers training resources to help participants make empowerment a reality. Topics include the importance of values, the power of language, finding meaning in life and work, understanding the place of religion and spirituality.
Part One: The importance of values
Introduction to Part One: Understanding values
The exercises
Case study: values
Conclusion to Part One
Guide to further learning: values
Part Two: Finding meaning in life and work
Introduction to Part One: Understanding values
The exercises
Case study: spirituality
Conclusion to Part Two
Guide to further learning: spirituality
Part Three: Promoting empowerment
Introduction to Part Three: Understanding empowerment
The exercises
Case study: empowerment
Conclusion to Part Three
Guide to further learning: empowerment
Conclusion
References
Resources
Worksheets
Handouts
Neil Thompson is an independent writer, educator and adviser whose work is rooted in existentialist philosophy. It is this intellectual background, combined with his decades of experience in social work, that has given him not only an interest in spirituality, meaning and values, but also a commitment to promoting best practice in relation to such matters.
