Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice

The market-leading textbook on multicultural counseling, now in its fully revised eighth edition, provides comprehensive coverage of the latest research and theoretical formulations that introduce and analyze important new developments in multicultural counseling. The book examines the concept of "cultural humility" as part of the key features of cultural competence in counselor education and practice, the role of white allies in multicultural and social justice counseling, the concept of "minority stress" and its implications in working with marginalized populations She also discusses the role of white allies in multicultural counseling and social justice counseling. It also reviews and presents the latest research on LGBTQ issues and key research developments on the manifestations, dynamics, and impacts of microaggressions. The chapters in the eighth edition of Counseling Culturally Diverse Populations have been rewritten so that instructors can use them sequentially or in the order that best suits the course objectives. Each chapter begins with an overview of objectives, followed by actual counseling cases, stories, or contemporary incidents that introduce the major themes of the chapter. This is followed by an in-depth discussion of multicultural counseling theory, research, and practice. Completely updated with new research, critical incidents, and case studies. Each chapter includes a "Implications for Clinical Practice," a "Summary," and a "Questions for Reflection and Discussion" section. Presented in Vital Source Enhanced format, each chapter includes relevant interracial counseling videos and analysis to facilitate teaching and learning. Supplemented by an instructor website that provides PowerPoint decks, exam questions, sample syllabi, and links to other learning resources. Two new co-authors who bring fresh and innovative approaches to CCD. This book is suitable for scholars and practitioners working in the mental health field related to race, ethnicity, culture, and other sociodemographic variables. It is also useful for social workers, psychiatrists, and graduate students in counseling and clinical psychology working with culturally diverse populations.