Contents: 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.