Download or read book Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy written by Derald Wing Sue and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-08-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy isa magnificent resource that will help create a greater bridge ofunderstanding between the academic, research, and applied domainsof the mental health professions." —From the Foreword by Thomas A. Parham, PhD, Vice Chancellor,Student Affairs, University of California, Irvine; DistinguishedPsychologist, Association of Black Psychologists An indispensable collection of real-life clinical cases frompracticing experts in the field of multicultural counseling andpsychotherapy Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy is aone-of-a-kind resource presenting actual cases illustratingassessment, diagnostic, and treatment concerns associated withspecific populations. The contributors—well-known mentalhealth professionals who specialize in multicultural counseling andpsychotherapy—draw on their personal experiences to empowertherapists in developing an individually tailored treatment planthat effectively addresses presenting problems in a culturallyresponsive manner. Providing readers with the opportunity to think critically aboutmulticultural 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 identityand 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 ofeach case by the author, and recommended resources Includes cases on racial/ethnic minority populations, gender,sexuality, poverty, older adults, immigrants, refugees, and whitetherapists working with people of color Aligns with the ACA's CACREP accreditation standards, tha APAguidelines for multicultural competence, and the AMCD MulticulturalCounseling Competencies