Description
Book SynopsisNew in Paperback. This book presents a practical, step-by-step approach to integrating multicultural sensitivity into one’s clinical practice.
Trade ReviewThe book is well written and the content is strongly rooted in the most recent research available. The information is clearly and cogently presented; and, vignettes are effectively used to demonstrate the applicability and use of the information within a clinical context. Its clinical value is enhanced by the fact that the vignettes that are contained in each chapter serve as the basis for the culturally appropriate strategies and recommendations that are presented throughout the book.
* Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology *
Multicultural Care makes it clear that achieving cultural competence is a complex, continuous and developmental learning process. The book gives strong rationale for building cultural competence, translates concepts into actions, teaches skills and informs future directions. Comas-Díaz intended her book for graduate students, clinicians in training, novice therapists and seasoned practitioners, a wide audience to be sure, but all strongly advised to acquire and digest this needed and influential resource.
* New England Psychologist *
Table of Contents Acknowledgements
Introduction. Multicultural Care in Clinical Practice
Chapter 1. Cultural Self-Assessment: Knowing Others, Knowing Yourself
Chapter 2. Engagement: Telling Stories
Chapter 3. Multicultural Assessment: Understanding Lives in Context
Chapter 4. Cultural Analysis: Looking Through a Multicultural Lens
Chapter 5. Multicultural Therapeutic Relationships: Seeing Yourself in the Other
Chapter 6. Psychopharmacology and Psychological Testing: Engaging in Cultural Critical Thinking
Chapter 7. Multicultural Treatment: Part 1. Fostering Empowerment
Chapter 8. Multicultural Treatment: Part 2. Incorporating Culture-Specific Healing
Chapter 9. Multicultural Consciousness: Extending Cultural Competence Beyond the Clinical Encounter
Memoirs of Culturally Diverse Individuals
Resources
Glossary
References
Index
About the Author
