Title: Culturally Diverse Counseling: Theory and Practice (1st Edition)

Author: Elsie Jones-Smith

ISBN: 978-1483388267
 
Description :
 
Culturally Diverse Counseling: Theory and Practice by Elsie Jones-Smith is a comprehensive guide for counselors focused on a strengths-based approach to culturally sensitive therapy. This first edition aligns with the 2017 APA multicultural guidelines, emphasizing a strengths-focused framework that highlights the positive attributes of each client. The book prepares students and professionals to integrate these strengths, along with essential cultural considerations, into client assessments and treatments. It provides insight into working with a broad spectrum of client groups—including older adults, immigrants and refugees, clients with disabilities, and multiracial clients—across diverse cultural backgrounds.
This text combines theory with practice through guidelines, self-reflective exercises, and case studies designed to help practitioners manage biases. A notable feature is the final chapter, which delves into social class, social justice, intersectionality, and privilege, underscoring the complex influences on client experiences and counseling effectiveness.
 
Table of Contents :
 
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapters:
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy: The Journey
Cultural Meaning Systems, Cultural Trust, and Cultural Humility
Neuroscience, Multiple Cultural Identities, and Cultural Strengths
Strengths-Based Development, Culture, and Clinical Practice
The Strengths-Based Therapy Model and Culturally Responsive Counseling
Culturally Responsive Assessment and the Cultural Formulation Interview
Culturally Responsive Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
Client-Specific Approaches:
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for African Americans
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Hispanic and Latino/a Americans
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Arab and Muslim Americans
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for White Americans of European Ancestry
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Women
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for LGBTQ Individuals
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Individuals With Disabilities
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Older Adults
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Immigrants and Refugees
Culturally Responsive Strengths-Based Therapy for Multiracial People
Final Chapter:
Social Class, Social Justice, Intersectionality, and Privilege