num_pages: 552
description: The leader in the field of multicultural counseling and therapy upholding the highest standards of scholarship This edition adds the latest hot button issues in the multicultural world. The authors have skillfully and sensitively added the latest evidence-based knowledge of critical problems that can surface in counseling/therapy including 'microaggressions'interethnic relationships Middle Eastern issues and immigration/refugee complexities. 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. -Melba Vasquez PhD ABPP Independent Practice Austin Texas This book is the one to read. It has invaluable information that is current is extremely well written and stands out from the other books in the field. The book touches the reader on multiple levels bringing in personal stories pushing one's thinking and very clearly linking theory history policies contemporary trends and practice. Absolutely outstanding-don't miss it! -Fred Bemak EdD Professor and Director of the Diversity Research and Action Center Graduate School of Education George Mason University Completely updated the most widely used and critically acclaimed text on multicultural counseling Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice Fifth Edition offers students and professionals essential and thought-provoking material on the theory research and practice of multicultural counseling. Authors Derald Wing Sue and David Sue-pioneers in this field-define and analyze the meaning of diversity and multiculturalism and include coverage of racial/ethnic minority groups as well as multiracial individuals women gays and lesbians the elderly and those with disabilities. The Fifth Edition of this classic resource introduces new research and concepts discusses future directions in the field and includes updated references. New and important highlights include: * Opening personal narratives in Chapter 1 that present poignant journeys in cultural competence * Cutting-edge material related to the most recent research theoretical formulations and practice implications * Discussion of unconscious and subtle manifestations of racial gender and sexual orientation bias and discriminationknown as microaggressions * Coverage of social justice counseling * Content on minority group therapists * Attention to counseling and special circumstances involving racial/ethnic populations With its unique conceptual framework for multicultural therapy Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice Fifth Edition remains the best source of real-world counseling preparation for students as well as the most enlightened influential guide for professionals.
language: English
title: Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice
publisher: John Wley & Sons, Inc.