Dimensions of multicultural counseling : a life story approach /
Sara E. Schwarzbaum, Anita Jones Thomas.
- xix, 420 pages ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-411) and index.
Conceptual Frameworks -- Multiculturalism, Theory, and Competence -- Oppression and Resilience -- Self in Context -- Dimensions of Race and Ethnicity -- Julie's Story: So What if I'm a Black Woman? -- Butch's Story: Who Am I? -- Betsie's Story: I Am 100 Percent Jewish -- Maribel's Story: When Are You Going to Have Kids? -- Dimensions of Immigration and Acculturation -- Vu's Story: I Am an American -- Esteban's Story: Still Uprooted -- Maria Luz's Story: Here We Are Not Free -- Teresa's Story: I Didn't Want to Go to Church on Sunday -- Dimensions of Religion and Spirituality -- Frank's Story: Hearing God's Voice -- Bob's Story: The Good Christian Son -- Katie's Story: Catholic and Jewish? How Can It Be? -- Dimensions of Social Class -- Carla's Story: One More Mile -- Anthony's Story: From Radical to Bohemian to Suit Me -- Dimensions of Sexual Orientation -- Karen's Story: Midlife Growing Pains -- Transgender and Intersex Sexuality -- Rachel's Story: Nurturing the Spirit. Sect. I. 1. 2. 3. Sect. II. 4. 5. 6. 7. Sect. III. 8. 9. 10. 11. Sect. IV. 12. 13. 14. Sect. V. 15. 16. Sect. VI. 17. 18. 19.
"Story is one of the most powerful ways of creating meaning. This collection of life stories offers compelling narratives by individuals from different races, ethnic groups, religions, sexual orientations, and social classes. By weaving these stories with relevant theoretical topics, this unique textbook provides deeper levels of understanding of how cultural factors influence identity, personality, worldview, and mental health. Using a content-theme analysis, Dimensions of Multicultural Counseling: A Life Story Approach allows readers to easily grasp the relationship between multiple dimensions and the formation of identity." "This core text may be used in upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, and human services. A valuable resource for understanding cultural factors in clinical work, it will enhance the clinical skills of mental health providers who work with diverse client populations."--BOOK JACKET.