The Inherent Worth and Dignity of ALL Individuals: Encouraging Full Participation in our Unitarian Universalist Congregations - Softcover

Newman Ph.D, Bobby

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966852877 ISBN 13: 9780966852875

Publisher: Dove and Orca, 2012

Synopsis

If ever there were anywhere that someone who was suffering from a mental illness or behavioral disability should expect to be welcomed, it would be at our religious institutions. Sadly, however, that is often not the case. In The Inherent Worth and Dignity of ALL Individuals: Encouraging Full Participation in Our Unitarian Universalist Congregations, Bobby Newman attempts to create a framework for helping religious institutions to consider the needs of people with mental illness and behavioral disabilities, along with the needs of the rest of the congregation. A framework is described for helping to strike a balance that will protect the rights of all concerned, and help religious institutions come closer to living up to their stated principles. A KINDLE version is now available.

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About the Author

Bobby Newman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Psychologist. Bobby is the first author on ten books regarding behavior therapy, the philosophy of behaviorism, the autism spectrum disorders, and utopian literature. He has published over two dozen articles in professional journals, as well as numerous popular magazine articles and has hosted two series of radio call-in shows. A popular speaker, Bobby also provides direct treatment, staff training and consultation around the world, and has been honored for this work by several parents and professional groups. He is the director of Room to Grow. Bobby is also a certified personal trainer and marathoner and is an Ambassador for the Great Sportsmanship Programme. Bobby teaches non-violent crisis intervention philosophy and techniques for agencies and families.

Review

In The Inherent Worth and Dignity of ALL Individuals, Dr. Bobby Newman makes specific, concrete recommendations how Unitarian Universalist Congregations can approach the task of making adaptations to encourage full participation of people, especially those with mental disorders, in congregational life. He does not avoid the grey areas of disruptive behavior, phobias, and stress-based reactions, or easy one-size-fits-all solutions, instead giving readers examples which offer compassionate understanding of how to approach a solution. A set of Congregational Rights and specific suggestions for action offer a framework for this work. I highly recommend this book to all Unitarian Universalist Congregations as a way to begin a conversation about how they can live up to their religious principles and find ways that allow everyone to worship and attend services in comfort. Rev. Barbara F. Meyers Mental Health Minister Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation Fremont , California Author of The Caring Congregation Handbook And Training Manual - Resources for Welcoming and Supporting Those with Mental Disorders and their Families Into Our Congregations --book cover

Bobby Newman has again produced a readable, informative book that gets to the heart of the matter about our field, applied behavior analysis is all about increasing the autonomy of the individual. This simple statement, reinforced with touching, sometimes gut-wrenching, and often humorous stories displays the central value that we support in our quest to improve the lives of our most vulnerable clients. The Inherent Worth and Dignity of ALL Individuals is a must read for anyone who wants to make a difference. Jon S. Bailey, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Florida State University --book cover

About this edition

• Publisher: Dove and Orca
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0966852877
• ISBN 13: 9780966852875
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 78