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Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought Volume 30, 2011 - Issue 1
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African American Clergy's Perceptions of Mental Health and Pastoral Care to Elder Congregants

Kim L. Stansbury MSWPhD School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WashingtonCorrespondence[email protected]
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Blake Beecher MSWPhD School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
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Mary Ann Clute MSWPhD School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
Pages 34-47 | Received 22 Dec 2009, Accepted 23 Sep 2010, Published online: 23 Feb 2011
 
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Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore African American clergy's perspectives on gerontological mental health and pastoral care to elderly congregants. Interviews were conducted with 18 African American clergy in Kentucky. Data analysis revealed two salient themes: holistic health and holistic pastoral care. These findings have implications for training and continuing education of clergy, in addition to the need for increased collaboration among social workers and clergy.

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