Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy

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Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy is a magnificent resource that will help create a greater bridge of understanding between the academic, research, and applied domains of the mental health professions." -From the Foreword by Thomas A. Parham, PhD, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, University of California, Irvine, Distinguished Psychologist, Association of Black Psychologists An indispensable collection of real-life clinical cases from practicing experts in the field of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy is a one-of-a-kind resource presenting actual cases illustrating assessment, diagnostic, and treatment concerns associated with specific populations. The contributors-well-known mental health professionals who specialize in multicultural counseling and psychotherapy-draw on their personal experiences to empower therapists in developing an individually tailored treatment plan that effectively addresses presenting problems in a culturally responsive manner. Providing readers with the opportunity to think critically about multicultural 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 identity and 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 of each case by the author, and recommended resources * Includes cases on racial/ethnic minority populations, gender, sexuality, poverty, older adults, immigrants, refugees, and white therapists working with people of color * Aligns with the ACA's CACREP accreditation standards, tha APA guidelines for multicultural competence, and the AMCD Multicultural Counseling Competencies