Product Description: The leader in the field of multicultural counseling and therapy, upholding the highest standards of scholarship
"This edition adds the latest hot button issues in the multicultural world. The authors have skillfully and sensitively added the latest evidence-based knowledge of critical problems that can surface in counseling/therapy, including 'microaggressions,'interethnic relationships, Middle Eastern issues, and immigration/refugee complexities. Everything you ever wanted to know about multicultural counseling is included in this edition. It continues to be the standard for any mental health professional treating persons from racial/ethnic minority populations....It is authoritative, illuminating, and clinically compelling." -Melba Vasquez, PhD, ABPP
Independent Practice, Austin, Texas
"This book is the one to read. It has invaluable information that is current, is extremely well written, and stands out from the other books in the field. The book touches the reader on multiple levels, bringing in personal stories, pushing one's thinking, and very clearly linking theory, history, policies, contemporary trends, and practice. Absolutely outstanding-don't miss it!" -Fred Bemak, EdD, Professor and Director of the Diversity Research and Action Center Graduate School of Education, George Mason University
Completely updated, the most widely used and critically acclaimed text on multicultural counseling, Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition offers students and professionals essential and thought-provoking material on the theory, research, and practice of multicultural counseling.
Authors 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 Fifth Edition of this classic resource introduces new research and concepts, discusses future directions in the field, and includes updated references.
New and important highlights include: *
Opening personal narratives in Chapter 1 that present poignant journeys in cultural competence *
Cutting-edge material related to the most recent research, theoretical formulations, and practice implications *
Discussion of unconscious and subtle manifestations of racial, gender, and sexual orientation bias and discriminationknown as microaggressions *
Coverage of social justice counseling *
Content on minority group therapists *
Attention to counseling and special circumstances involving racial/ethnic populations
With its unique conceptual framework for multicultural therapy, Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition remains the best source of real-world counseling preparation for students as well as the most enlightened, influential guide for professionals.
biased, not empirically sound Overall I would not recommend this book, particularly since there are others out there that I find more useful and reputable (I definitely recommend Counseling Multicultural and Diverse Populations by Vacc, DeVaney and Brendel). This book is not worthless. Like all multicultural counseling books, it challenges one to introspect and look more deeply into prejudices, biases, stereotypes, etc., that affect the counseling relationship, which is useful. However, the authors (as other reviewers have noted in chorus) do appear to have some pretty deeply held prejudices about multiple cultural groups, particularly Euro-Americans; they frankly appear to have a lot of anger toward Euro-Americans. They also appear to have some major misconceptions about some theoretical orientations, such as psychodynamic therapy (of which there are too many varied forms to even make conclusions about in the first place).
The book is full of contradiction that often leaves the reader feeling back at square one, and too many of the examples they use for discussion purposes in each chapter are focused on youth populations (<18 years old), which is not helpful for therapists working with young adults or adults. There is also an exorbitant amount of redundancy that leaves the reader feeling bored. I was also frustrated with their clinical recommendations for each ethnic/racial group, which were presented in very stereotypical and black/white terms, instead of allowing for variation within ethnic/racial groups.
Perhaps worst of all, too many of the "facts" they present turn out to be supported by 1) no research at all (i.e. no citation is offered), 2) "research" that is not empirical (such as books, which are considered "secondary sources" and are often just someone else's opinion), 3) research that is not empirically-sound (such as observation, interview, or other qualitative research that is not clearly empirically rigorous or is outdated, or 4) (worst of all but all too common in this text) citations reference an outdated book (from 1970s or 80s), which in turn references an even more outdated research article (from 1950s or 60s).
This is simply unacceptable. To be a reputable resource, the great majority of citations need to be from recent research that is empirically sound (whether qualitative or quantitative). This book just doesn't make the cut.
p.s. despite the plethora of negative reviews this book has received, your course instructor may be compelled to use it, since (as is common with texts) Sue & Sue are sending out free copies to everyone and their brother. I would strongly urge your course instructor (if you are a student) to consider using a different text.
Challenging I was shocked by this textbook. Sue makes many blanket statement about the racism of White people with out providing any research to back up his statements. I was also surprised to discover that he cited himself when he made the claim that white people are socialized to be racist. On the other hand this book made me question my own whiteness and the relative ease that I have at making it through life. It also provided further understanding of different cultures and how psychotherapy is viewed in those cultures. This textbook was great it made me think and reflect on race and culture.
Why I chose this text for a multicultural counseling class We are not born racist. Racism is taught by adults, society and the media. My father-in-law and great grandmother grew up in Oklahoma when there were signs that said "No Indians Allowed" even though Native Americans were the original inhabitants and white people were the invaders. If you study the history of the United States, our history is colored by racism against blacks, various European immigrants, Chinese and Japanese immigrants, and the original inhabitants, Native Americans.
When you are an accepted member of the dominant culture, it can be difficult to discern the obstacles and discrimination individuals from other cultures experience. This book seeks to educate the reader and counselor/student to an awareness of discriminatory and racist behavior that is common in the United States in order to better serve counseling clients from cultures different than our own. It should only be the first step towards gaining multicultural counseling skills.
The goal of this book is to provoke the student to rethink their own attitudes towards racism and other cultures and to better understand how their actions and comments may be perceived by individuals from different cultural/racial backgrounds. Students who approach this book with an open mind will become better counselors and citizens of the world.
Text is accessibly written I have to read this for a class that just started. So far, it is readable unlike some textbooks. It seems well organized. The subject matter seems to be relevant.
Challenging and necessary I teach a masters level counseling psychology course. I require this book for my students. I don't require that they agree with it, but I require that they are open enough to reading it and having an intelligent discussion about issues of diversity in therapy. Many of my students will work with clients who are of a different ethnicity than themselves. Although understanding some of the cultural norms of differing populations is important, it is more important that my students are aware of the conscious and often unconscious biases that they as therapists carry into their sessions. It saddens me that so many seemingly good White people, have issues discussing race and their own privilege. Racism is one of the most contagious diseases on the planet, and unfortunately to some degree- we have all caught it. But if we simply deny it, we will never heal. And even if you feel you are the most enlightened of White people, your clients of color may still see you as White, which will add a very important dimension to the therapy. I also have had the luxury of working in several large agencies where I hire and fire therapists. I always ask a question about diversity. I would never be able to hire many of the reviewers here. With their indignation when told they have privilege, and their 1950's attitudes about race and culture, they would lack the necessary competence to work with people of color. One day, ethical standards will change- and they will find it difficult to find a place in the therapeutic community to do any work at all.
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