Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and PracticeThe most frequently cited, widely used, and critically acclaimed text on multicultural counseling In addition to significant revisions and updates reflecting changes in the field, Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice, Sixth Edition features new chapters on:
Filled with numerous examples, authentic vignettes, and practical case studies, Counseling the Culturally Diverse, Sixth Edition remains the best source of real-world multicultural counseling preparation for students and an influential guide for professionals. "This edition adds the latest hot-button issues in the multicultural world .... Everything you ever wanted to know about multicultural counseling is included in this edition. It continues to be the standard for any mental health professional treating persons from racial/ethnic minority populations .... It is authoritative, illuminating, and clinically compelling." "Counseling the Culturally Diverse, Sixth Edition is a phenomenal piece of work that is comprehensive in scope, penetrating in its insights, and pragmatic in the way it teaches the reader how to navigate the pathways of culture." "Counseling the Culturally Diverse continues its tradition of defining the field and charting a proactive course for training a new decade of counselors and therapists for culturally competent practice in our increasingly culturally diverse and globally interconnected society. If only one book was to be read in an entire master's or doctoral program in counseling or psychology, it should be Counseling the Culturally Diverse." |
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The title is both theory and practice but it is relatively thin on theory. While many prospective students of Counseling might see this as a benefit, less theoretical work means there is less foundation for current practice to develop as a professional body of knowledge.
I would nominate William Cross, Jr. and his theory of Black Identity Development as the most important theory discussed in this text as it is the most productive one introduced. It is clear from the text this is the model from which many more develop and it also demonstrates within the text how this theoretical work has been debated and revised over time.
The chapters tied specifically to different populations of clients within the U.S. have a repetitiveness that becomes predictable and are short in break through insights.
The examples provided for introducing new chapters often are about worthwhile issues but the views that challenge those of the authors are typically straw figures.
This is one of the more common texts in this field of Counseling. It is more than a little worrying, given all rapid development of challenges along these lines, the text feels as though it is largely coasting on past insights. There is little in the way of openings as to where the best next steps in moving forward might be. It is more cu de sac than a bridge in that respect.
We need a next generation of skilled, determined and technically proficient set of leaders for this important corner of the profession.
Paul Ongtooguk 2015
This book is informative. I am a minority and I found it rather refreshing. The theories presented in the book are not very elaborate, but they do give you much food for thought. i thought my class would be boring but I am finding the book extremely useful and helpful in addressing many issues I grew up with that I have never heard explicitly stated. The book will make you uncomfortable, but it is provides a good way to get outside of your comfort zone.
Contents
Preface | |
The Multiple Dimensions | |
The Superordinate Nature of Multicultural Counseling | |
Multicultural Counseling Competence for Minority Group | |
The Politics of Counseling and Psychotherapy Social | |
Systemic Oppression Trust Mistrust Credibility | |
Microaggressions in Counseling and Psychotherapy | |
Barriers to Multicultural Counseling and Therapy | |
Counseling Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders | |
Counseling Latinos | |
Counseling Individuals of Multiracial Descent | |
Counseling and Special Circumstances | |
Counseling Jewish Americans | |
Counseling Immigrants and Refugees | |
Counseling LGBT Individuals | |
Characteristics and Strengths | |
Culturally Appropriate Intervention Strategies | |
Practice | |
NonWestern Indigenous Methods of Healing | |
RacialCultural Identity Development in People of Color | |
White Racial Identity Development Therapeutic | |
Multicultural Counseling and Specific | |
Counseling and Therapy with | |
Counseling American Indians and Alaska Natives | |
Counseling Women | |
Counseling and Poverty | |
Counseling Persons With Disabilities | |
References | |
Author Index | |
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Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice Derald Wing Sue,David Sue No preview available - 2012 |