Psychotherapy and Counseling With Asian American Clients: A Practical GuideThis book is a practical and comprehensive guide for clinicians, trainees, and students interested in developing their skills in providing Psychotherapy and Counseling to Asian American Clients. The authors offer a cultural and social environmental framework, which helps mental health professionals conceptualize issues facing Asian American clients as well as strategies for addressing clinical concerns. This book discusses many frequently asked questions regarding clinical work with Asian Americans: Cultural similarities and differences among various Asian American groups; clinical implications of immigration and refugee experiences; strategies for diagnostic assessments; ways to engage Asian American clients in treatment; application of individual, family, and group psychotherapy and counseling; culturally syntonic service delivery models; and training and curriculum issues. Practical suggestions and case examples are offered throughout the book. |
Contents
Series Editors Introduction | 7 |
Terminology Concerning Asian Americans | 8 |
Framework for Conceptualizing Cultural | 29 |
Clinical Implications of Migration | 55 |
Diagnostic Assessment | 81 |
Engaging the Client in Psychotherapy and Counseling | 111 |
Culturally Appropriate Approaches to Service Delivery | 199 |
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Culturally Relevant Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling Rick Houser,Felicia L. Wilczenski,MaryAnna Ham No preview available - 2006 |
Cross Cultural Awareness and Social Justice in Counseling Cyrus Marcellus Ellis,Jon Carlson No preview available - 2008 |