Race, Culture and Counselling

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McGraw-Hill Education, 2006 - Psychology - 273 pages

Communication is key to the therapeutic relationship, and culture and language are at the core of communication. The first edition of Race, Culture and Counselling was a groundbreaking text on the subject; this new edition is significantly revised to include new perspectives on the impact of race, culture, and language in therapy. Topics discussed include:

  • Important issues concerning race and power
  • The impact culture has on communication
  • How dominant theories influence counseling
  • The concept of mixed-identity therapeutic relationships

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Issues of race and power
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About the author (2006)

Colin Lago is an independent counselor and consultant in the United Kingdom. He was the director of counseling service at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, from 1987 to 2003.

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