Are Hearing Voices Networks Compatible with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis?

The most extensively evaluated intervention for auditory hallucinations is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), which is usually delivered in statutory settings by experienced clinicians. In contrast, peer support networks, such as the Hearing Voices Network (HVN), operate informally using peers to normalise and manage voices. This article compares these two approaches to identify points of synergy and difference. Its analysis suggests the two approaches share many features, but also deviate in important ways that could compensate for each other. Instead of competing with each other as might first be thought, they may actually be complementary. Further, HVN may align comfortably with the values and principles of social work. Social workers seeking to engage with voice hearers may be advised to study the underlying principles of each approach to guide the way in which they can capitalise on intervention opportunities to better assist voice hearers.     

Action Learning in the Indian Village as an Alternative to the Traditional Field Practicum in the Foundation Year of the MSW

This paper captures the experiences of the faculty members of a relatively new graduate social work program situated in the largely rural state of Haryana India in reframing the foundation year practicum through community-based and engaged action learning in small villages. Located within Bhagat Phool Singh Vishwavidyalaya (BPSMV), north India's first all women public university, the mission of which is to enhance women's engagement in the greater society through post-secondary, professional and character education, the department is educating social workers for community engagement in social development and in the development of women as an empowered group in society, particularly at the village level. Over a three-year period, the faculty has successfully launched and sustained action learning as an alternative to the traditional practicum in social work education, enhanced civic engagement among students and faculty in three rural villages, and further developed community social work as a principal focus of social work education in India. The paper offers a rationale for action learning in the graduate social work curriculum, describes and documents the department's strategy of action learning, and lays out lessons learned from action learning as a central focus of pedagogy, research, and service within BPSMV Department of Social Work and the rural villages it serves.     

Learning to Be a Social Worker in a Non-traditional Placement: Critical Reflections on Social Work,Professional Identity and Social Work Education in England

Drawing upon findings from a national evaluation of student social workers' experiences of ‘non-traditional’ placements with a national charity, this article considers what such placements can contribute to the development of an individual and collective sense of professional identity for social work. This is explored against the background of current developments in social work education in England, including changes to the requirements for practice placements and the introduction of ‘fast-track’ routes to qualification, preparing students for social work in statutory children's services. The article suggests that with the establishment of The College of Social Work and the development of the Professional Capabilities Framework, relevant to all social workers throughout their careers, the profession has an opportunity to promote a concept of social work in England beyond that required by statutory sector employers; and that practice learning in non-statutory and non-traditional settings has an important role to play in this.     

Whose Responsibility is it? A Call for the Integration of the Knowledge of Substance Misuse in Social Work Education,Practice and Research

This commentary is based on the review of two articles written by Hutchinson and Allnock (2014a; 2014b) presented in this journal issue. The commentary reviews the two articles and other research on the integration of substance misuse in social work education, practice and research. Four lessons are presented in terms of how to enhance the knowledge and skills around substance misuse by creating stronger links between social work education, practice and research.     

WTO透明度原则法律适用研究

WTO的透明度原则作为WTO的基本原则之一,不仅蕴含在多边贸易体制之内,同时也贯穿于WTO各成员的承诺之中。WTO"争端解决机制"和"贸易政策审议机制"是检验透明度义务履行的两套重要机制。尽管入世后的三次WTO贸易政策审议报告对中国贸易政策透明度的改进给予了肯定,但是中国政府在透明度方面仍需改善,潜在的贸易纠纷依然存在。本文从WTO贸易政策评审机构的视角,结合WTO透明度原则理论分析,评析中国贸易政策透明度的改进,力求客观全面地认识这一原则的内涵和中国自身的实践与完善目标。     

《论语》中的“勇”与子路“好勇”

君子“三达德”中的“知”、“仁”、“勇”是一个有机整体.其中,“知”即理智,“仁”属于情感,两者都需要通过一定的意志品格(“勇”)来实现.“勇”不同于“好勇”.君子之“勇”,以“义”为质,以“礼”为节,统摄于“仁”,行已有“耻”,是一种以道德理性为内涵的意志品格.     

重读《实践论》《矛盾论》的新认识

《实践论》与《矛盾论》是马克思主义哲学宝库中的重要财富。在《实践论》与《矛盾论》中,蕴涵着有待于我们继续深入挖掘的理论富矿。在《实践论》一文里,毛泽东强调了人民群众这个实践群体的重要性,《实践论》是辩证唯物论与历史唯物论在马克思主义认识论中的具体体现。在《矛盾论》里,毛泽东强调斗争性的绝对性与同一性的相对性,从理论上看,斗争是手段,同一是斗争的目的与归宿;从历史上看,在人类发展的漫长的历史中,同一性是长期起主导作用的东西,否则,人类的文明就不复存在;从现实来看,在我们的社会主义制度里,更要着力挖掘同一性中的各种积极的要素,以促进各项事业的持续发展。《矛盾论》中还蕴涵着"立体思维"的思想,立体思维是辩证思维的现代发展,唯有它才能更有效地克服人的主观性与片面性,才能成倍地提高生产或工作效率。     

论“三个代表”重要思想与马克思主义的一脉相承性

"三个代表"重要思想与马克思主义、毛泽东思想、邓小平理论是一脉相承的科学理论 体系,它以马克思主义的科学性为理论前提,以社会主义的改革实践为依据,以中国共产党人的 创新精神为内在动力,集中体现了马克思主义的立场、观点和方法,是对马克思主义、毛泽东思 想、邓小平理论的继承和发展。     

理工院校金融专业实验室和实习基地建设的几点建议

理工院校金融专业的起步比一些专业性和综合性院校晚,其实验室和实习基地建设明显存在不足。为此,理工院校必须通过制定科学合理的规划,充分加强与领导以及外界企业的联系,学习和借鉴先进的经验、将"产、学、研"完美结合,这样才能实现良好的社会和经济效益。     

村民是如何化解环境健康风险的?

污染—疾病科学关系不清及制度安排问题等因素致信息不全,加之村民相关科学知识的缺乏,是村民环境健康风险认知的根本性障碍,但村民并没有如简单预设的那样处于"束手待毙"的状态。在乡村社区,村民利用"熟人社会"的社会结构和文化机制把有限的信息无限利用,有效地应对了信息不全的困境。面对外源性污染,并且无法改变污染现状的格局下,村民根据生活经验和常识策略性地化解健康风险。村落社会中的亲缘、地缘关系结构以及精英—大众结构也影响了村民对环境健康风险的规避。村民化解环境健康风险虽然缺乏成熟的科学指导,却有其独特的实践逻辑。