Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy
1. Edition November 2013
336 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
Designed for use in multicultural counseling courses, graduate level practicum, or as part of a counseling techniques course, this casebook provides students with the opportunity to think critically and learn how to incorporate and apply multicultural skills and competencies in a treatment setting. This book features cases from leading scholars and practitioners in the field and is written from both the perspective of the therapist/counselor and the client/consumer. Aligned with ACA's CACREP accreditation standards, APA Guidelines for Multicultural Competence, and the AMCD Multicultural Counseling Competencies, each case contains focus questions and an analysis of the case by the author.
"Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy is a magnificent resource that will help create a greater bridge of understanding between the academic, research, and applied domains of the mental health professions."
-From the Foreword by Thomas A. Parham, PhD, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, University of California, Irvine; Distinguished Psychologist, Association of Black Psychologists
An indispensable collection of real-life clinical cases from practicing experts in the field of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy
Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy 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.
Providing readers with the opportunity to think critically about multicultural 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 identity and 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 of each case by the author, and recommended resources
* Includes cases on racial/ethnic minority populations, gender, sexuality, poverty, older adults, immigrants, refugees, and white therapists working with people of color
* Aligns with the ACA's CACREP accreditation standards, tha APA guidelines for multicultural competence, and the AMCD Multicultural Counseling Competencies
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Part I: Case Studies with U.S. Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations
Chapter 1 Clinical Applications with African Americans
Shelly P. Harrell and Daryl M. Rowe
And Still I Rise: The Story of Nia
Redefined: The Story of Andre
Chapter 2 Clinical Applications with American Indians and Alaska Natives
Joseph Stone and Connie Hunt
Treating "Depression" in a Dying Native Relative: The Story of Will
Treating "Depression" in a Deeply Bereaved and Traumatized Client: The Story of Mary
Chapter 3 Clinical Applications with Asian Americans
Michi Fu
Fighting Chance: The Story of Donna
Intergenerational Effects of War: The Story of Wade
Chapter 4 Clinical Applications with Latina/o Americans
Melba Vasquez, Martha Ramos Duffer, and Cynthia de las Fuentes
Margaret Can't Do It All (by herself) Anymore
Multiple Roles, Multiple Identities: The Story of Elisandro
Chapter 5 Clinical Applications with Individuals of Middle Eastern and Northern African Descent
Sylvia C. Nassar-McMillan and Julie Hakim-Larson
Harnessing Fears During a Medical Emergency:The Story of Jacob M.
Silenced: The Stories of Dalia and Dabila
Chapter 6 Clinical Applications with Individuals of Multiracial Descent
Gregory J. Payton, Marie L. Miville, and Peggy Loo
You just don't get me!: The Story of Anita
I can make it on my own: The Story of David J
Chapter 7 Clinical Applications of a White Therapist Working With People of Color
Julie R. Ancis and Nicholas Ladany,
Two Worlds: The Story of Marcos
My War Parents Found My Gay Box: The Story of Benjamin
Part II: Case Studies Involving Special Circumstances with Ethnic Populations
Chapter 8 Clinical Applications with American Jews
Daniel C. Rosen and Ora Nakash
L'dor v'dor, or From Generation to Generation: The Story of Scott
The "Other" in Us: The Story of Gabriella
Chapter 9 Clinical Applications with Immigrants
Pratyusha Tummala-Narra and Diya Kallivayalil
Negotiating Cultural Change and Identity: The Story of Nadia
Loss and Political Exile: The Story of Paul
Chapter 10 Clinical Applications with Refugees
Oksana Yakushko and Indhushree Rajan,
Fleeing Religious Persecution: The Story of Larissa
The Aftermath of Trafficking: The Story of Kamala
Part III: Case Studies with Other Multicultural Populations
Chapter 11 Clinical Applications with Women
Christina M. Capodilupo
Living in the Shadows: The Story of Monique
I'm a Mother First!:The Story of Simone
Chapter 12 Clinical Applications with Men
Mark A. Stevens and Jose Montes
The Multiple Stories of Henry
Why Am I here?: The Story of Martin
Chapter 13 Clinical Applications with Transgender Individuals
Anita R. Hund and Jane E. Reid
Just a "Phase"?:The Story of Leslie
An Incomplete Experience: The Story of Alice
Chapter 14 Clinical Applications in Sexual Orientation
Douglas C. Haldeman
No Home in the World: The Story of Tony
Mission Impossible: The Story of Beth
Chapter 15 Clinical Applications with People in Poverty
Debbie-Ann Chambers, Lucinda Bratini, and Laura Smith
The White Picket Fence Life: The Story of Marisol
Do You Have Eyes to See Me?: The Story of Michelle
Chapter 16 Clinical Applications with Persons with Disabilities
Rhoda Olkin
Why Didn't You Tell Me You Were in a Wheelchair?: The Story of Joleen
There is Nothing Wrong with You a Job Can't Fix: The Story of George
Chapter 17 Clinical Applications with Older Adults
Kelly O'Shea Carney and Derald Sue
The Challenges of Caregiving: The Story of Sarah
I'm Not Crazy: The Story of Mr. Chang
--From the foreword by Thomas A. Parham, PhD, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, University of California, Irvine, Distinguished Psychologist, Association of Black Psychologists
"Translating theory into practice is a challenge for every school of clinical orientation. This casebook has succeeded by focusing upon elements of process in multicultural counseling and therapy to give us a rich resource of conceptual and practical aids to assist the teacher, trainee, and practitioner in making a stepwise transition from cultural knowledge to practice competencies."
--Anderson J. Franklin, Ph.D., Honorable David S. Nelson Professor of Psychology and Education, Boston College Lynch School of Education
"Anchored in our latest knowledge and research regarding cross-cultural counseling and spanning the whole spectrum of diversity, this collection of multicultural case studies serves as a wonderful companion to Sue and Sue's Counseling the Culturally Diverse and fills a gap for rich and contextualized cases illustrating the complex tapestry of our clients' lives."
--Frederick T.L. Leong, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry; Director of the Consortium for Multicultural Psychology Research
"Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy offers a rich narrative of therapeutic engagement with diverse clients highlighting the complexities of intersecting dimensions of culture. Such emotionally-gripping cases facilitate a soul penetrating capacity for expanding cultural schema and increasing cultural empathy among mental health professionals and trainees."
--Michael Mobley, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Salem State University
"Having taught Multicultural Counseling for more than 10 years, Derald Wing Sue, Miguel Gallardo, and Helen Neville have finally answered students' most oft-repeated question, "How do I apply this knowledge to my clinical practice?" Based on real life cases, contributors offer a practical guide for students and instructors alike who are committed to enhancing multicultural competence. This is a must-have resource for every current and future mental health professional!"
--Lisa B. Spanierman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, McGill University
MIGUEL E. GALLARDO, PsyD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University. Dr. Gallardo's areas of scholarship and research interests include understanding the psychotherapy process when working with ethnocultural communities.
HELEN A. NEVILLE, PhD, is a Professor of Educational Psychology and African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She currently chairs the counseling psychology program and previously was a Provost Fellow at the same institution.
