This widely adopted, seminal text builds on the strengths of previous editions and offers sound direction from leading experts for multicultural practice with diverse client groups in a variety of settings. Fully updated and inclusive of feedback from educators and practitioners, this edition goes to the core of what constitutes culturally competent counseling and interventions with the following groups:
African Americans
Latinos/as
Asian and Pacific Islanders
American Indians
Arab Americans
Multiracial individuals and families
Women and men
LGBQT clients
People with disabilities
Deaf populations
Older people
Economically disadvantaged clients
Military personnel
Case studies and innovative counseling techniques throughout the text emphasize the development of a productive working alliance between counselors and their clients, personal awareness and skill building, and practical application. Chapters on framing ethical issues in a multicultural context and increasing global literacy conclude the book.
