Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-277) and index.
Contents
1. Why collaborative solutions?: how our helping systems are failing us -- 2. Building healthy communities through collaborative solutions: an overview of six key principles -- 3. Encouraging true collaboration -- 4. Engaging the full diversity of the community -- 5. Practicing democracy -- 6. Employing an ecological approach that builds on community strengths -- 7. Taking action and working for social change -- 8. Engaging spirituality as your compass for social change.