Multicultural Issues in Counseling: New Approaches to Diversity

by Courtland C. Lee (Editor)

With an emphasis on direct application to practice, this graduate-level text offers strategies for working with diverse client groups in a variety of settings. Introductory chapters build a foundation for cross-cultural counseling with discussions on current theory, the ongoing pursuit of multicultural competence, and the complexities of intersecting identities. Next, 15 chapters designed to help counselors develop their knowledge about and skills with the following populations are African Americans American Indians Arab Americans Asian and Pacific Islanders Economically disadvantaged clients Immigrants Latinx LGBTQ clients Men Military personnel Multiracial individuals Older adults People with disabilities White people of European descent Women Detailed case studies in this section illustrate real-world perspectives on assessment and treatment for an increased understanding of culturally responsive counseling. The final section of the book focuses on ethics and social justice issues.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Counselling

320 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2005

Reviews

[John · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wanted to love this text. The cover is inviting and edited by Courtland Lee. I was simply ecstatic when it first arrived at home. But this text is one of the worst I've read. It is simply not done well. As I move toward clinical psych the last thing I want to read is 1nch deep ocean-wide material. That's what this is. Now I should suggest this is very true of many contemporary psych texts at the moment. But considering the importance of this particular class, it does a very shaky job of introducing approaches and systems to understanding multiculturalism. Then it briefly states to never stereotype people in different systems, then commences to generalize in short chapters that have as much depth as the local kiddie pool. Yep, it's shallow, which is the exact opposite of what is needed right now in the psychotherapeutic community. Ideas, connections, and issues regarding methodology, bias, critical theory, and personal responsibility- all need to be seriously considered. This book reads like an undergrad paper scared to take a stance.

[Chloe Warneke]

This book covers strategies and skills for working with diverse client populations. The book's main purpose is to inform readers of the counseling process's primary purpose in a diverse society. One thing I liked about this book is how it uses real-life examples and how they really emphasize the importance of practical application through detailed case studies. However, one thing I didn’t like about this book is how challenging it is to keep up with everything and fully understand what’s going on. I could see myself reading this book again because I learned more about counseling in diverse populations and how to deal with specific issues that occur.

[Cris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sweeping generalizations. I can’t even begin to describe its description of counseling “First American” people. Some important history of the field and power dynamics within it are useful for people who clueless to the reality of race and oppression