Part 1 Human suffering is something most individuals have either confronted themselves or have experienced with a loved one. Answer questions 1.Describe, if you can, how you have understood suffering from either a religious/spiritual or from a humanistic perspective. The readings focus largely on acts of sinful behavior, the guilt and shame that is internalized by the individual as a result of inflicting sin on others or being affected by the sinful behaviors of others, and the process of teshuvah/repentance, changing one's behaviors, and forgiveness. Each religion has its own prescription for addressing sinful behaviors. In Catholicism, one must atone for one's sins by going to confession; in Judaism, one must go through the process of teshuvah/repentance by asking for forgiveness from God or from those against whom one has sinned. The parallel process of repentance and change in the therapeutic milieu is addressed in the readings and should be applied to your work with your clients. Part 2 Present a short synopsis of two articles (1-2 paragraphs for each); one that addresses sinful behavior and repentance from a religious perspective and one from a social work/clinical perspective. 1.How does the religious or spiritual perspective either parallel or contrast to your understanding of effective treatment with clients who have engaged in 'sinful' behavior. Utilize a case from your practice/field work to illustrate. 2.What interventions might a worker utilize when working with these clients? 3.What is the role of shame and guilt? Make references to articles in your discussion. Readings DiBlasio, F. A. (1993). The role of social workers' religious beliefs in helping family members forgive. Families in society, 74 (3), 163-170 Zilberfein, F. (1996). Children of Holocaust survivors: separation obstacles, attachments, and anxiety. Social work in health care, 23 (3), 35-55