Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice

Completely updated, the most widely used and critically acclaimed text on multicultural counseling, iCounseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition/i offers students and professionals essential and thought-provoking material on the theory, research, and practice of multicultural counseling.pAuthors Derald Wing Sue and David Sue—pioneers in this field—define and analyze the meaning of diversity and multiculturalism and include coverage of racial/ethnic minority groups as well as multiracial individuals, women, gays and lesbians, the elderly, and those with disabilities. The iFifth Edition/i of this classic resource introduces new research and concepts, discusses future directions in the field, and includes updated references.brbrNew and important highlights include:ulLI Opening personal narratives in Chapter 1 that present poignant journeys in cultural competenceLI Cutting-edge material related to the most recent research, theoretical formulations, and practice implications LI Discussion of unconscious and subtle manifestations of racial, gender, and sexual orientation bias and discriminationknown as microaggressionsLI Coverage of social justice counseling LI Content on minority group therapists LI Attention to counseling and special circumstances involving racial/ethnic populations/ulWith its unique conceptual framework for multicultural therapy, iCounseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition/i remains the best source of real-world counseling preparation for students as well as the most enlightened, influential guide for professionals.