Author Description

<p><b>An indispensable collection of real-life clinical cases from practicing experts in the field of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy</b></p> <p><i>Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy</i> is a one-of-a-kind resource presenting actual cases illustrating assessment, diagnostic, and treatment concerns associated with specific populations. The contributors--well-known mental health professionals who specialize in multicultural counseling and psychotherapy--draw on their personal experiences to empower therapists in developing an individually tailored treatment plan that effectively addresses presenting problems in a culturally responsive manner.</p> <p>Providing readers with the opportunity to think critically about multicultural factors and how they impact assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, this unique book:</p> <ul> <li>Covers ethical issues and evidence-based practice</li> <li>Integrates therapists' reflections on their own social identity and how this may have influenced their work with their clients</li> <li>Considers the intersectionality of racial/ethnic, class, religious, gender, and sexual identities</li> <li>Contains reflection and discussion questions, an analysis of each case by the author, and recommended resources</li> <li>Includes cases on racial/ethnic minority populations, gender, sexuality, poverty, older adults, immigrants, refugees, and white therapists working with people of color</li> <li>Aligns with the ACA's CACREP accreditation standards, tha APA guidelines for multicultural competence, and the AMCD Multicultural Counseling Competencies</li> </ul>