Existential Social Work

Authors

  • Donald F. Krill University of Denver

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18060/16846

Keywords:

Existential social work, theories of social work practice, social treatment, clinical social work

Abstract

The existential impact upon social work began in the 1960’s with the emphasis upon freedom, responsibility and a sense of the absurd. It affirmed human potential while faulting the deterministic thinking that was popular with psychological theorists at that time. It was open to the prospects of spirituality, but was less than optimistic concerning great progress among social institutions. It was a forerunner to the strengths-based social work programs of our present day.

Author Biography

Donald F. Krill, University of Denver

Ph.D., Professor Emeritus

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Published

2014-05-16