Health & Society (University of Ottawa Press)

In this work the self, which is core to such concepts as self-esteem and self-actualization, is mapped using elemental units of culture called memes. To understand this self, we draw on Western philosophy, major schools of psychology, and the cross-cultural experience of the self in both collectivist and individualist cultures. With this grounding a diverse sample of eleven selves representing three genders are mapped and analyzed, grouped in the following clusters: 1) North American selves built through participation in sports; 2) selves centered on notions of North American aboriginality; 3) selves of individuals following a secular humanist paradigm; and 4) selves from China and Russia. Two methods of self-mapping are described. The results support a hypothesis that a healthy or functional self is composed of fundamental elements including constancy, volition, uniqueness, productivity, intimacy, and social interest. The application of this research and the method of self-mapping to counselling and psychotherapy are explored. A disciplinary paradigm is proposed uniting major schools of psychotherapy. This work will be of interest to philosophers, psychologists, social workers, sociologists, and all who have wondered how they come to define themselves in the ways that they do. Published in English.

Touch may well be one of the least understood or talked about subjects in the helping professions. A discussion on the importance and ethics of positive, caring, and appropriate touch in professions such as teaching, nursing and counselling is long overdue. Touch in the Helping Professions delivers just that, weaving together scholarly evidence, research and clinical practice from a wide range of perspectives encompassing philosophy, theology, psychology, and anthropology to challenge assumptions about the role of touch in the helping professions. The contributors to the volume focus not only on the overarching roles of gender, age, culture and life experience, but go beyond to encompass canine-assisted therapy, touch deprivation, sacred objects, as well as key ethical considerations. The prevailing lack of dialogue, due to fear of contravening ethical boundaries, has stood in the way of an open and responsible discussion on the use of touch in therapy. Touch in the Helping Professions is a welcome and much needed contribution to the field-a window onto a fundamental need. This book is published in English. - Cet ouvrage offre un ensemble de données probantes et de résultats cliniques à l'appui du toucher dans le développement physique et émotionnel. Il est structuré selon trois axes : la théorie sur le toucher; la pratique du toucher dans un contexte de thérapie, et les questions éthiques. Il aborde la question du rle du genre, de l'âge, de la culture et de l'expérience de vie, des sujets comme la zoothérapie, la privation sensorielle, des objets sacrés, et des considérations d'ordre éthique. Les approches variées — philosophie, théologie, psychologie, anthropologie — remettent en question les présuppositions, offrent un contexte historico-culturelprofessionnel, et font appel à des données primaires. Les collaborateurs soutiennent que le toucher sain et non sexuel n'est pas suffisamment enseigné dans le cadre de la formation professionnelle. Cette absence de dialogue — engendrée par la crainte de dépasser des bornes éthiques, fait en sorte qu'une discussion ouverte et responsable sur l'utilisation du toucher dans un cadre thérapeutique ne peut avoir lieu, alors même qu'elle contribuerait aux balises théoriques de notre compréhension de cet enjeu fondamental. Ce livre est publié en anglais.

Discussing illegal drugs without taking into account its criminal context is a difficult proposition. Certain questions come back repeatedly: Does doing drugs really lead to delinquency? Do some drugs have criminal properties? Why would a drug addict turn to crime? What are the best methods of intervention in dealing with individuals who have serious drug habits? The third edition of Drogue et criminalité: Une relation complexe (Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal), translated here for the first time in English, presents an overview of the complex relationship between drugs and crime, avoids cursory affirmations to the effect that psychoactive substance use necessarily leads to crime. It also sheds light on the political and legislative contexts tied to drugs and offers an exceptional synthesis of the research literature of the past 20 years. The authors also discuss the increased attention to illegal drug users and people with addictions, and describe the different supports that are available to them. This book is published in English. - Concevoir la question des drogues illicites en dehors de leur contexte criminel est difficile. Certaines questions reviennent immanquablement : prendre de la drogue pousse-t-il vraiment à la délinquance ? Existe-t-il des drogues aux propriétés criminogènes ? Pourquoi un toxicomane se tourne-t-il vers la criminalité ? Quelles sont les meilleures façons d'intervenir auprès des personnes qui ont de graves problèmes de consommation ? Cette troisième édition présente la relation complexe entre drogue et criminalité, évitant les énoncés sommaires qui voudraient que l'usage de substances psychoactives mène nécessairement au crime. Elle met ainsi en lumière les contextes politiques et légaux liés aux drogues et fait une synthèse exceptionnelle des résultats de la recherche des vingt dernières années. Les auteurs rendent compte de l'importance accrue qu'on accorde désormais aux usagers de drogues illicites ainsi qu'aux personnes dépendantes et ils décrivent les différentes formes d'aide qui leur sont proposées. Ce livre est publié en anglais.

· Contrairement à beaucoup de livres parus sur la pandémie, cet ouvrage s'appuie sur une réflexion collective, à froid, orientée vers les relations internationales dans l'après-Covid plutt que limitée au moment pandémique. · Une dimension pluridisciplinaire orientée vers des solutions pragmatiques, progressistes et fondées sur les sciences sociales. · Ouvrage issu d'un collectif des quatre universités montréalaises · Chapitres courts qui font le point sur la question. This book is based on a collective, thoughtful reflection focused on international relations in the post-Covid era rather than being limited to the pandemic moment. This book provides a multidisciplinary approach to pragmatic, progressive solutions based on social sciences. The digital versions (PDF and EPUB) of this book are accessible, in accordance with Benetech's Certified Global Accessible (CGA) standards, to which the PUO-UOP have obtained accreditation. Short chapters provide an overview of specific issues related to the main topic. Anthony Amicelle (Contributor) Anthony Amicelle est professeur associé à l'École de criminologie de l'Université de Montréal. Valérie Amiraux (Contributor) Valérie Amiraux est professeure titulaire au Département de sociologie de l'Université de Montréal. Vincent Arel-Bundock (Contributor) Vincent Arel-Bundock est professeur agrégé au Département de Science politique de l'Université de Montréal. Ari Van Assche (Contributor) Ari Van Assche est professeur titulaire au Département d'affaires internationales de HEC Montréal. Daniel Béland (Contributor) Daniel Béland est le directeur de l'Institut d'études canadiennes de l'Université McGill. Karim Benyekhlef (Contributor) Karim Benyekhlef est professeur titulaire à la Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal. Mark R. Brawley (Contributor) Mark R. Brawley est professeur titulaire au département de Science politique de l'Université McGill. Dominique Caouette (Contributor) Dominique Caouette est professeur titulaire au Département de Science politique de l'Université de Montréal. Allison Christians (Contributor) Allison Christians est professeure et titulaire de la Chaire H. Heward Stikeman en droit fiscal à la Faculté de droit de l'Université McGill. Ryoa Chung (Contributor) Ryoa Chung est professeur titulaire au département de philosophie de l'Université de Montréal. François Crépeau (Contributor) François Crépeau est professeur et titulaire de la Chaire Hans et Tamar Oppenheimer en droit international public à l'Université McGill. Pierre-Marie David (Contributor) Pierre-Marie David est professeur adjoint à la Faculté de pharmacie de l'Université de Montréal. Magdalena Dembińska (Contributor) Magdalena Dembińska est professeure titulaire au Département de Science politique de l'Université de Montréal. Peter Dietsch (Contributor) Peter Dietsch est professeur agrégé au Département de philosophie de l'Université de Montréal. Thomas Druetz (Contributor) Thomas Druetz est professeur adjoint au Département de médecine sociale et préventive de l'École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal. Pearl Eliadis (Contributor) Pearl Eliadis est professeure agrégée à la Max Bell School of Public Policy de l'Université McGill. François Furstenberg (Contributor) François Furstenberg est professeur titulaire au Département d'histoire de l'Université John Hopkins. Pablo Gilabert (Contributor) Pablo Gilabert est professeur titulaire au département de philosophie de l'Université Concordia. Timothy Hodges (Contributor) Timothy Hodges est professeur de pratique à l'Institut d'étude du développement international de l'Université McGill. Maya Jegen (Contributor) Maya Jegen est professeure titulaire au département de science politique de l'Université

"McNeil, Manal Guirguis-Younger and Stephen Hwang coalesce new research findings with substantive reviews of existing research by emerging and establishing health researchers to create a blueprint for improving homeless people's health from youth to end-of-life." Homelessness & Health in Canada explores, for the first time, the social, structural, and environmental factors that shape the health of homeless persons in Canada. Covering a wide range of topics from youth homelessness to end-of-life care, the authors strive to outline policy and practice recommendations to respond to the ongoing public health crisis. This book is divided into three distinct but complimentary sections. In the first section, contributors explore how homelessness affects the health of particular homeless populations, focusing on the experiences of homeless youth, immigrants, refugees and people of Aboriginal ancestry. In the second section, contributors investigate how housing and public health policy as well as programmatic responses can address various health challenges, including severe mental illness and HIV/AIDS. In the final section, contributors highlight innovative Canadian interventions that have shown great promise in the field. Together, they form a comprehensive survey of an all too important topic and serve as a blueprint for action. Manal Guirguis-Younger is Full Professor in the Faculty of Human Sciences at Saint Paul University. Her research focuses on homelessness, palliative care, and alternative models of health service delivery to vulnerable populations. Ryan McNeil is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. His research explores factors that shape health risks and access among homeless and drug-using populations. Dr. Stephen Hwang is the Research Chair in Homelessness, Housing and Health at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Toronto. His research aims to advance understandings of housing as a social determinant of health. This title is available as part of UOP's open access (OA) collection. All UOP OA titles are available as a PDF download free of charge.

It is imperative that we train leaders who are able to intervene efficiently with service users and to support a better organization of the workplace. It is especially important to look at the many issues related to postsecondary training and human resources, such as recruiting and keeping these leading professionals. Accessibility and Active Offer thus combines theory and empirical data to help future professionals understand the workplace issues of accessibility and active offer of minority-language services. This English-language adaptation of Accessibilité et offre active features an additional chapter by Richard Bourhis on issues specific to Anglophone communities in Québec. This multidisciplinary collective work is the first to unite researchers in health, social work, sociology, political science, public administration, law and education, in order to gain more thorough knowledge of linguistic issues in health and social services, as well as of active offer of French-language services.