Ethnicity and Family Therapy

by Monica McGoldrick (Editor), Joe Giordano (Editor), Nydia A. Garcia-Preto

This widely used clinical reference and text provides a wealth of knowledge on culturally sensitive practice with families and individuals from over 40 different ethnic groups. Each chapter demonstrates how ethnocultural factors may influence the assumptions of both clients and therapists, the issues people bring to the clinical context, and their resources for coping and problem solving.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction, Social Work, School, Grad School, Reference

796 pages, Hardcover

First published August 18, 1982

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only text book I'll put on here. This book does an awesome job of explaining every thing you'd want to know about how our ethnicity affects everything from family interactions, heirarchies, rules and mores, as well as immigration patterns for each ethnicity. Really detailed and has been right on the money when I've referenced it and then checked in with clients who are dealing with issues partly related to ethnicity.

[Kat Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an awesome resource!!! Will be keeping it on my shelf.

[Nina Firooz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coming from a Family Systems point of view, this makes sense. I think the most important thing to keep in mind is when using this practically, you MUST ALWAYS check with your clients to see how this information applies or doesn't apply to them.

[Srividhya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Discusses in depth the nuances in every culture essential to note, for enabling effective therapeutic alliances to be established. A Must read for anyone in the helping profession for developing that essential cultural competency, or cultural humility to be exact.

[Grace Eidman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference book - one that I can actually see myself referencing in my practice!

[Greg Diehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really insightful resource with some brilliant introductory material that richly frames the various facets of ethnicity in its full breadth and depth.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

MFT 544 Gender and Culture

[Aaron Ambrose · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a project. Thoughtful, rich, and remarkably respectful. This is a valuable read for a general audience, not just professional therapists.

[Bill Larson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very informative and educational textbook that covered the various cultures and ethnicities of the world. As an adopted child that knows my biological heritage in part, it was interesting to read about them as well as learn about my adoptive heritage. I expect this book to be an informative asset in my counseling career.

[J. Keck · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating exploration of ethnic differences in families. Whether the differences are of European, Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Jewish, African American and other family cultures, the book provides great insight into the diversity in family systems in the United States. Not only descriptive, the sections provide a helpful guide for intervention.

[Tanvi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know this book appears to be a text book, and it may be for other schools, but I picked it up out of curiosity and found it a good resource for information on the cultural indications of family therapy.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Discusses cultural traits to the third- and fourth-generation that people bring with them into marriages. How culture traits and values affect how we interact intimately. Probably the best explanation I've received on why so many AMerican marriages have problems.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful reference book to have on one's shelves. Many insights into the differences in (family) dynamics that may be due to ethnicity and culture. Has helped with understanding self, family, the world around me, and literature.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book is astounding. Nothing to read cover to cover. Each chapter breaks down the family dynamics and structure of a particular ethnicity as it is a science. Reading your won provides insight into your own condition as well as the ability to much better understand others. Phenomenal.

[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey - want to buys this book for me for xmas? ;) It's one of those good-but-expensive books that I can't afford at the moment.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic book for new counselors learning the multicultural theory. Really good insights about many minority groups that new counselors need to know before going out in the field.

[Jerri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book for those working with multicultural populations. A must-have for every counselor.

[Patti Concannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome. Right on for my Irish and German families.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provides amazing insight on our backgrounds

[Robin Rife · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will continue to sit on my shelf when I'm in practice. This book answers so many questions about cultures and ethnicity that we may never have the pleasure of experiencing first hand.

[Carissa Beard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Provides fascinating insights into the role our culture of origin plays in our behavior pattern. Amidst read for any multicultural studies.