"Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy isa magnificent resource that will help create a greater bridge ofunderstanding between the academic, research, and applied domainsof the mental health professions."
--From the Foreword by Thomas A. Parham, PhD, Vice Chancellor,Student Affairs, University of California, Irvine; DistinguishedPsychologist, Association of Black Psychologists
An indispensable collection of real-life clinical cases frompracticing experts in the field of multicultural counseling andpsychotherapy
Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy is aone-of-a-kind resource presenting actual cases illustratingassessment, diagnostic, and treatment concerns associated withspecific populations. The contributors--well-known mentalhealth professionals who specialize in multicultural counseling andpsychotherapy--draw on their personal experiences to empowertherapists in developing an individually tailored treatment planthat effectively addresses presenting problems in a culturallyresponsive manner.
Providing readers with the opportunity to think critically aboutmulticultural factors and how they impact assessment, diagnosis,and treatment, this unique book:
* Covers ethical issues and evidence-based practice
* Integrates therapists' reflections on their own social identityand how this may have influenced their work with their clients
* Considers the intersectionality of racial/ethnic, class,religious, gender, and sexual identities
* Contains reflection and discussion questions, an analysis ofeach case by the author, and recommended resources
* Includes cases on racial/ethnic minority populations, gender,sexuality, poverty, older adults, immigrants, refugees, and whitetherapists working with people of color
* Aligns with the ACA's CACREP accreditation standards, tha APAguidelines for multicultural competence, and the AMCD MulticulturalCounseling Competencies
Derald Wing Sue
Clinical Psychology Diversity, Culture & Ethnicity Klinische Psychologie Kulturelle u. ethnische Vielfalt Psychologie Psychology Social Policy & Welfare Social Work Sozialarbeit Sozialpolitik u. Wohlfahrt
"Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling andTherapy is a magnificent resource that will help create agreater bridge of understanding between the academic, research, andapplied domains of the mental health professions."
--From the foreword by Thomas A. Parham, PhD, Vice Chancellor,Student Affairs, University of California, Irvine, DistinguishedPsychologist, Association of Black Psychologists
"Translating theory into practice is a challenge for everyschool of clinical orientation. This casebook has succeeded byfocusing upon elements of process in multicultural counseling andtherapy to give us a rich resource of conceptual and practical aidsto assist the teacher, trainee, and practitioner in making astepwise transition from cultural knowledge to practicecompetencies."
--Anderson J. Franklin, Ph.D., Honorable David S. NelsonProfessor of Psychology and Education, Boston College Lynch Schoolof Education
"Anchored in our latest knowledge and research regardingcross-cultural counseling and spanning the whole spectrum ofdiversity, this collection of multicultural case studies serves asa wonderful companion to Sue and Sue's Counseling theCulturally Diverse and fills a gap for rich and contextualizedcases illustrating the complex tapestry of our clients'lives."
--Frederick T.L. Leong, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology andPsychiatry; Director of the Consortium for Multicultural PsychologyResearch
"Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapyoffers a rich narrative of therapeutic engagement with diverseclients highlighting the complexities of intersecting dimensions ofculture. Such emotionally-gripping cases facilitate a soulpenetrating capacity for expanding cultural schema and increasingcultural empathy among mental health professionals andtrainees."
--Michael Mobley, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Salem StateUniversity
"Having taught Multicultural Counseling for more than 10 years,Derald Wing Sue, Miguel Gallardo, and Helen Neville have finallyanswered students' most oft-repeated question, "Howdo I apply this knowledge to my clinicalpractice?" Based on real life cases, contributorsoffer a practical guide for students and instructors alike who arecommitted to enhancing multicultural competence. This is amust-have resource for every current and future mental healthprofessional!"
--Lisa B. Spanierman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, McGillUniversity
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