Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services: Diversity, Inclusion and Innate Power

One billion people across the globe are dependent on health, disability and/or care and protective systems and providers. Everyday survival depends on caregivers, supporters, care programs and funding. Yet so many people are lonely, isolated and long to feel at home in a community with meaningful relationships, and opportunities to participate and contribute. Mistreatment, exploitation and neglect in protective environments and institutions, are coming to light worldwide. Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services offers caregivers, educators and direct support professionals, and anyone reliant on the ever-growing field of human services a strengths-based approach to recovery an change. The nine innate powers outlined in this book answer the question: How to relate with people who require assistance and care, in an individualized and respectful way? Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services is a humanizing and pragmatic response to addressing and preventing abuse, and awakening inner resources to learn and grow, in a self-defined life, rich with meaning, friendship and contribution. Dr. Julia Wolfson, human ecologist, is founder of Turning Forward. She works with people, organisations and communities around the world."Dr. Wolfson's book Applying Deep Democracy in Human Services shows how certain skills and metaskills using 'deep democracy', can help those in need, caregivers and whole organizations thrive!"- Drs. Amy and Arnold Mindell, Founders of Processwork, deep democracy and worldwork"A refreshing and thought provoking must read if you or your friends or a family member is in a care environment."- Drs. Ellen and Max Schupbach, Founders of the Deep Democracy Institute International"This book will help people reframe the key issues in human services around the themes of self-direction, relationships, and social capital." - Dr. James F. Gardner, Former President and CEO, Council on Quality and Leadership, 1989-2012