Web Contents . . ix
Foreword . . xi
Preface . . xv
Acknowledgments . . xxi
The Author . . xxiii

Chapter 1: Why Collaborative Solutions? How Our Helping Systems Are Failing Us . . 1
Chapter 2: Building Healthy Communities Through Collaborative solutions: An Overview of Six Key Principles . . 25
Chapter 3: Encouraging True Collaboration . . 43
Chapter 4: Engaging the Full Diversity of the Community . . 67
Chapter 5: Practicing Democracy . . 95
Chapter 6: Employing an Ecological Approach That Builds on Community Strengths . . 123
Chapter 7: Taking Action and Working for Social Change . . 155
Chapter 8: Engaging Spirituality as Your Compass for Social Change . . 197
Conclusion . . 235

Appendix: Evaluation: Assessing Our Progress and Celebrating Our Success . . 239
References . . 265
Index . . 279