Hays, Pamela A.

Addressing cultural complexities in practice : assessment, diagnosis, and therapy / Pamela A. Hays. - 2nd ed. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2008. - vii, 275 p. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-258) and indexes.

1. Seeing the forest and the trees : the complexities of culture in practice -- 2. Becoming a culturally responsive therapist -- 3. Looking into the clinician's mirror : cultural self-assessment -- 4. Entering another's world: understanding clients' identities and contexts -- 5. Making meaningful connections : establishing respect and rapport -- 6. Sorting things out : culturally responsive assessment -- 7. Putting culture to the test : considerations with standardized testing -- 8. Making sense and moving on : culturally responsive diagnosis and the DSM-IV-TR -- 9. How to help best : culturally responsive therapy -- 10. Practice doesn't make perfect, but it sure does help : a final case example -- 11. Conclusion : looking to the future.

9781433802195 1433802198

2007016025

101392585 DNLM


Cross-cultural counseling.
Psychotherapy.
Psychoanalytic Therapy--methods.
Cultural Characteristics.
Cultural Diversity.
Ethnic Groups--psychology.

BF 636.7.C76 / H39 2008