Transcultural Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series) [Paperback]

Dr Patricia M d'Ardenne (Author), Aruna Mahtani (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803981112 | ISBN-13: 978-0803981119 | Publication Date: August 1, 1989 | Edition: 1st

Can a counselor's or client's culture affect the counseling process? Should counselors confine themselves to counseling only those from their own culture? Transcultural Counselling in Action offers a new approach to the counseling process that addresses the problems often posed by cultural differences. Drawing on examples from community groups, liaison and advocacy workers, mental health specialists, and from professionals already working with other cultures, this practical volume walks the counselor through the transcultural counseling process. Main themes are summarized, the response of professionals to the process are evaluated, and the implications for counseling in a multicultural society are addressed. With so little literature existing on transcultural counseling, this volume will serve as an essential guide to anyone working with groups or individuals from other cultures. "The book serves its purpose well, in terms of both the transcultural issues highlighted and the handling of issues arising in the process of transcultural counseling." --Contemporary Psychology "The fundamental assumptions made by the authors . . . are evident throughout the book and highlight the need for the reader to question their personal stance on these issues. This in itself is a useful exercise for the transcultural counsellor. . . . This book meets its aim of providing guidelines of good practice in counselling." --New Community

Editorial Reviews

Review

`A useful resource for counsellors wishing to improve their efforts at transcultural counselling' - New Therapist

`I found I enjoyed this edition because of the political analysis that the authors pose, and the understanding that racism and particularly institutional racism, do still occur and "that change will only happen if we all act more proactively....training bilingual counsellors and promoting anti-racism in the workplace. In the wider world, counsellors have a responsibility to advocate best practices for diverse communities"....it is a treasure trove for anyone interested in understanding the complex issues or working with and across cultures. The dynamics, patterns and interactions Roger Herring describes are relevant to working with diverse ethnic groups in this country' -RACE

`A useful resource for counsellors wishing to improve their efforts at transcultural counselling.' - New Therapist

`It is a very practical and helpful book on transcultural counselling illustrating that cultural and racial understanding are an essential requirement for counselling practice' - Transcultural Psychiatry --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: SAGE Publications; 1st edition (August 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803981112
• ISBN-13: 978-0803981119
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,475,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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