Counseling the Culturally Diverse- Text
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Fast shipping, excellent communication, book in great condition and acurate description of the item provided. Will do biz. with again.
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An excellent text providing a very clear introduction to the field of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
Peter
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This is a great example of the kinds of books that will actually assist in the quest for cultural competence.  It is written in clear and concise language and the cultural interventions appear to be appropriate to the circumstances.
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This book is a resource for any therapist.  There are neuro-science, cultural, therapeutic, and interpersonal applications in this book, which have many possible adaptations. I highly recommend it.
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For those entering into the counseling realm and intending to do so from a biblical perspective, Therapeutic Expedition is a great comprehensive tool to aid the new couselor. As well, it is an excellent reference for the seasoned Christian counselor. Vignettes are available via the website associated with the book (and/ or DVD)to aid in better understanding what is presented in the text as well. Truly a 5 star book!
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A comprehensive text that is easy to read and comprehend. Very helpful for anyone planning to lead a group in therapy.
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This book provides a comprehensive but accessible overview of the theories underlying multicultural education and masterfully distills the theory into practical and engaging activities. Souto-Manning draws from her extensive experience in the classroom and brings in the voices of other teachers who are carving out multicultural spaces in their classrooms in situated and diverse ways. The book is relevant not only for early childhood educators; the theories and activities are so clearly and thoughtfully fleshed out that it will benefit anyone interested in Multicultural Education.
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The need for a rapprochement between academics and culture is evident as the margins between cultures shrink and the need for cooperative solutions to mutual problems increases. It is necessary that talented minority students see clearly the self-relevance of their academic pursuits. Further, it is necessary that talented majority (indeed all) students come to recognize and value the cultures around them without compromising academic rigor. In short, academic competence which does not include cultural competence is insufficient even as cultural competence absent academic substance is hollow.

Multicultural Gifted Education serves to support teachers when providing instruction which is both academically and culturally rigorous. This text provides both rationale and tools for assessing current instructional levels, and provides clear guidance and concrete examples for improving upon teachers' current practices.  This text's practical orientation eases the translation of principle and theory into action. At the same time, this text provides sufficient theoretical and research support to justify its recommendations and to facilitate further inquiry for the interested reader. I recommend it highly.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Multicultural-Gifted-Education-2nd-ed/dp/1593636997/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Multicultural Gifted Education, 2nd ed.</a>
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Pete Walker's book, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, addresses issues that are not easily identified with a traditional counseling model.  I love the information in the inner critic and help for emotional flashbacks.  It has been infinitely helpful in resolving past emotional conflicts related to childhood trauma.
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Garrett is a student and teacher of the Cherokee Way as well as a professor of counselor education. His message is one of balance, and he illustrates his views with ancient Native anecdotes. I read this for my multicultural counseling class, and it was easily one of the best books for examining my personal worldview.  This is easy reading with an important message for individuals and their environment. Of most importance: acknowledging how humans are interconnected with all things (and, in my view, therefore no better than anything else).
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I was surprised to have my horizons expanded greatly though I had initially expressed skepticism at another book on diversity. On the contrary, this one contains real, practical, appropriate cultural nuances and advice on particulars for many national and cultural traditions. I heartily suggest it as a cornerstone of a modern cultural analysis of the factors that can contribute to enhancing diversity. Even though a bit dated, their research still is valuable. I cannot wait for the next edition!
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This book is an excellent resource for people who are ready and want to learn more about U.S. American cultural norms. This includes people from other countries and people living in the United States (regardless of citizenship). For U.S. Americans, by highlighting U.S. American culture the book also provides insight into other cultures.

The author rightly addresses the issue of stereotyping in the Introduction on page xxii. This point about cultural norms (which by definition indicates a wide distribution of actual behaviors within a culture and individual variations is important to keep in mind. The book is an easy read.

The chapters cover many aspects of life including social, educational, and business. U.S. Americans should also realize that the book is addressed to and written from the perspective of people from other countries. Nonetheless, it provides wonderful insights into U.S. culture and other cultures.
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I was fortunate to attend a workshop one year ago which included this book and two of the three authors, DeVol and Dreussi-Smith. They highlighted the content of the book, to an audience of counselors, social workers, case managers, residential treatment staff for chemical dependency recovery, and prevention specialists.  This book spotlights the culture of poverty, and the distinct differences in the way in which the poor, the middle class and the wealthy view the world from their unique vantage points.  I was enlightened in learning to understand the frames of references of persons without savings, present time- orientation, and the differences in the way each class views, uses and perfects the resources of each cultural status.

The concept of "bridging" and mentoring is strongly presented, and many individual, organizational and systemic suggestions are made by the authors.  This is an excellent resource for people who wish to or need to broaden their awareness of the "hidden rules" of each economic class, and how to provide more effective assistance to those persons wishing to improve their economic and educational status, without judgment.  I highly recommend this book.
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This book is based on the work "Psychology & Christianity: Five Views" edited by Eric L. Johnson. I won't go into a ton of detail, but this book explores how the five views of psychology are practically used in "everyday counseling." This book's contributors are trained counselors and offer sage advice for counseling students and those already in the counseling field. The perspectives are quite helpful in understanding my own view of psychology and counseling and understanding other people's understandings. If this book seems academic it is because it sequels "Psychology & Christianity: Five Views" and because of its intended audience.
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I just picked up a copy of the book "Disconnect/Desencuentro" and have found it to be an invaluable resource for any study of cross cultural influences.  The writer's analysis of the conscious and unconscious issues in global encounters helps to make the reader aware of the emotional and cultural bagggage we all carry with us.  The writer's style is free, direct, and artistic in its descriptive language.  This would be an excellent text for any number of courses, and I highly recommend it to anyhone who wants to be more culturally sensitive and aware.
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe in the systemic perspective and am always looking for effective means of involving the family in a child's therapeutic work. Creative Family Therapy Techniques provides just what its subtitle states: play, art and expressive activities to engage children in family sessions and it does it well. It is good to see a book that furthers the integration of family therapy and play therapy.
The book is well organized into three sections of techniques: engagement and assessment, treatment and termination techniques. The contributors are experienced family therapy and child and play therapy clinicians. Of particular importance and inclusion is the theoretical overview that discusses family therapy theory and models in a way that is useful to both seasoned systemic family therapists and those clinicians that are new to systemic thinking. Each technique is clearly presented and explained along with references for further review. This book deserves a spot in the resource library of family and play therapist clinicians.
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In 2005 Rogers H. Wright and Nicholas A. Cummings published,  "Destructive Trends in Mental Health: The Well Intentioned Path to Harm," a series of articles by a number of different authors, all addressing trends they deemed demeaning or destructive to the mental health profession. In the Introduction, solely written by Dr. Wright, there is criticism of an attribution promoting the "particularist approach" which would have psychotherapists treat only members of their own racial and ethnic groups. Dr. Wright takes issue with this view, but in opposing it he mistakenly attributes a quotation supportive of particularism to Martin La Roche and Aprile Maxie (2002) who, in fact, are champions of the opposite view, the transcendist approach that states contact among different cultural groups promotes growth.

Dr. Wright passed away in March 2013 and is not here to explain how this error occurred. In his stead, co-editor Nicholas Cummings welcomes this opportunity to apologize for the error and set the record straight. If in any way this misquotation has undermined the goals promoted in the field of Cultural Psychology and the Cultural Competency Movement, of which Wright and Cummings have been strongly supportive, and are basic to the writings of La Roche and Maxie, it is doubly important that the record be made accurate.

La Roche and Maxie have long advocated that inclusivity, diversity and reaching beyond cultural and ethnic differences promotes connection and growth, as well as the capacity to learn from the inevitable mistakes we make in fumbling to understand each other. Their article, "Ten Considerations in Addressing Cultural Differences in Psychotherapy," is a major contribution to this view, and the error made in the "Destructive Trends" Introduction demands this strong and immediate apology.

Nicholas A. Cummings (also on behalf of deceased Dr. Wright)
Martin La Roche
Aprile Maxie