Preface 

Prologue

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Meet our Contributors

Introduction   

Part I: Introduction to Social Casework

Chapter 1: Social Work and Casework: Conceptual Framework

Chapter 2: Western Theories/Models of Social Casework

Part II: Development of an Indian Model of Social Casework

Chapter 3: Towards an Indian Framework of Social Casework

Chapter 4: Developing Casework with an Indian Approach                                                                                     

Chapter 5: Application of Principles of Social Casework in the Indian Socio-cultural Context

Part III: Indian Philosophical Foundations of Social Casework

Chapter 6: Understanding Casework Process from an Indian Perspective

Chapter 7: Casework Skills in the Light of Indian Philosophy

Chapter 8: Enrichment of Social Case Work with Teachings of Bhagavad Gita

Part IV: Integrating Indian Spiritual and Cultural Practices into Social Casework Practice

Chapter 9: Buddha and Social Casework: Converging Buddhist Philosophy in Social Casework    Therapy

Chapter 10: Indian Spirituality, Yoga and Meditation for Helping Professionals: The Way Forward -       

Chapter 11: Individual Transformation through Swadhyaya: An Indian Perspective

Chapter 12: Relationship between Brata Katha and Social Casework

Part V: Practical Applications and Case Studies

Chapter 13: Indian Casework: Some Reflections from a Study of Professional Social Workers in India -   

Chapter 14: Indian Context of Social Work in Correctional Services: Some Success Stories

Chapter 15: Application of Yajña Therapy in Social Casework -                                      

Chapter 16: Strengthening Social Work Practice in Schools in India to Improve Student’s Well-being: Reflections from IKSs of Panchmahabhootas and Tri-doshas

Making of the Paradigm

How to use this Book

As the former Principal of Kasturba Gram Rural Institute, Indore, and a Professor at the Indore School of Social Work, Prof. (Dr.) Ranjana Sehgal has made a profound contribution to social work education and corporate social responsibility (CSR). With a service spanning 43 years, her expertise encompasses teaching, research, curriculum design, and corporate training in areas such as social casework, women's empowerment, social policy and development, HRM, and CSR. As a Founder Member and Vice President of Bhartiya Samaj Karya Parishad, she has been instrumental in the Indianisation of social work education, striving to imbue it with a Bhartiya perspective. Her outstanding contributions to education have been recognized with the prestigious Global Award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Education' from the World Education Congress in 2024 and the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' of the Madhya Pradesh Leadership Awards in 2024. A distinguished member of the Academic Council at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Dr. Sehgal is also a prominent voice in CSR and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at the workplace. She  has nurtured generations of students and researchers, spread worldwide.