Addressing cultural complexities in practice : assessment, diagnosis, and therapy - Hays, Pamela A. (Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2008)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-258) and indexes.
Keywords: Cross-cultural counseling; Psychotherapy; Psychoanalytic Therapy -- methods; Cultural Characteristics; Cultural Diversity; Ethnic Groups -- psychology