Main description:

In this book, distinguished psychologists Melba J. T. Vasquez and Josephine D. Johnson offer a carefully constructed overview of the history, theory, and practice of multicultural therapy, with case examples and ties to current events that bring the text to life.

While multicultural competence in psychotherapy has become part of the mainstream fundamental knowledge and skill set required for effective practice, now more than ever, it requires increased understanding and sophistication on the part of the professional.

The multiculturally competent therapist must be prepared to address their own behaviors and cultural assumptions, those of their clients, and the relationship between the two.

This book pays particular attention to racial and ethnic identities, while additionally exploring the intersectionality of a variety of strands of identity that are also aspects of individuals' experiences.

Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1. History
Chapter 2. Theory, Goals, and Key Concepts
Chapter 3. Therapeutic Process: Primary Change Mechanisms
Chapter 4. Integrating Multiculturalism and Social Justice in Psychological Theories of Change
Chapter 5. Multiculturalism in Education, Training, and Professional Development
Chapter 6. Summary
Suggested Readings
References