Dimensions of Multicultural Counseling : A Life Story Approach

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Edition: 1st
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Pub. Date: 2008-01-31
Publisher(s): SAGE Publications, Inc
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Summary

This collection of life stories offers compelling narratives by individuals from different races, ethnic groups, religions, sexual orientations, and social classes. By weaving these engaging stories with relevant theoretical topics, this unique textbook provides deeper levels of understanding on how cultural factors influence identity, personality, worldview, and mental health. An Instructor's Resource CD with supplemental materials for each chapter and a helpful internet study site at http://www.sagepub.com/dimensionsofmulticulturalcounselingstudy/ including podcasts and videos offer further opportunities that examine and apply this mosaic of rich subject matter.

Table of Contents

Preface
Conceptual Frameworks
Multiculturalism, Theory and Competence
Oppression and Resilience
Self in Context
Dimensions of Race and Ethnicity
Julie's Story: So What if I'm a Black Woman?
Butch's Story: Who Am I?
Betsie's Story: I Am 100 Percent Jewish
Maribel's Story: When Are You Going to Have Kids?
Dimensions of Immigration and Acculturation
Vu's Story: I Am an American
Esteban's Story: Still Uprooted
Maria Luz's Story: Here We Are Not Free
Teresa's Story: I Didn't Want to Go to Church on Sunday
Dimensions of Religion and Spirituality
Frank's Story: Hearing God's Voice
Bob's Story: The Good Christian Son
Katie's Story: Catholic and Jewish? How Can It Be?
Dimensions of Social Class
Carla's Story: One More Mile
Anthony's Story: From Radical to Bohemian to Suit Me
Dimensions of Sexual Orientation
Karen's Story: Midlife Growing Pains
Transgender and Intersex Sexuality
Rachel's Story: Nurturing the Spirit
Appendix
References
Index
About the Authors
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