Psychotherapy and Counselling Arena

An International Psychology of Men

Theoretical Advances, Case Studies, and Clinical Innovations

• Edited by Chris Blazina, and David S. Shen-Miller.

Published August 2010

This text is the first to provide a contextual understanding of the clinical issues that affect men and masculinity across a wide range of cultural and national settings. It demonstrates that gender can no longer be viewed as an isolated characteristic; in an era of increased globalization, mental…
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Culturally Responsive Counseling with Asian American Men

• Edited by William Ming Liu, Derek Kenji Iwamoto and Mark H. Chae.

Published February 2010

Asian American men represent a complex group with distinct psychological and mental health concerns, yet the current counseling literature is lacking in resources for clinicians working with this population. The purpose of this text is to provide practitioners with a comprehensive overview of…
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Culture and the Therapeutic Process

A Guide for Mental Health Professionals

• Edited by Mark M. Leach, and Jamie D. Aten.

Published November 2009

While there are numerous resources for practitioners on the subject, the ambiguity remains of what actually constitutes effective multicultural counseling and psychotherapy and how it should be incorporated into their sessions. This book addresses the question of how to apply current theories…
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Intersections of Multiple Identities

A Casebook of Evidence-Based Practices with Diverse Populations

• Edited by Miguel E. Gallardo, and Brian W. McNeill.

Published April 2009

Over the past two decades, there has been an increase in the need to prepare and train mental health personnel in working with diverse populations. In order to fully understand individuals from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, practitioners need to begin to examine, conceptualize, and…
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People in Crisis

Clinical and Diversity Perspectives

• By Lee Ann Hoff, Bonnie Joyce Hallisey and Miracle Hoff.

Published February 2009

The first edition of People in Crisis, published in 1978, established success as a comprehensive and user-friendly text for health and social service professionals. The book and its following incarnations included critical life events and life cycle transition challenges, clearly pointing out…
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Aging and Diversity

An Active Learning Experience

• By Chandra M. Mehrotra, and Lisa S. Wagner.

Published December 2008

This new edition has been completely rewritten and includes chapters that address key topics in diversity and aging: research methods, psychological aging; health beliefs, behaviors, and services; health disparities; informal and formal care for older persons; work and retirement; religious…
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Cross Cultural Awareness and Social Justice in Counseling

• Edited by Cyrus Marcellus Ellis, and Jon Carlson.

Published October 2008

Many societal and cultural changes have taken place over the past several decades, almost all of which have had a significant effect on the mental health professions. Clinicians find themselves encountering clients from highly diverse backgrounds more and more often, increasing the need for a…
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Principles of Multicultural Counseling and Therapy

• Edited by Uwe P. Gielen, Juris G. Draguns and Jefferson M. Fish.

Published June 2008

In an era of globalization characterized by widespread migration and cultural contacts, psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals face a unique challenge: how does one practice successfully when working with clients from so many different backgrounds? Gielen, Draguns, and…
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Latina/o Healing Practices

Mestizo and Indigenous Perspectives

• Edited by Brian McNeill, and Jose M. Cervantes.

Published May 2008

This edited volume focuses on the role of traditional or indigenous healers, as well as the application of traditional healing practices in contemporary counseling and therapeutic modalities with Latina/o people. The book offers a broad coverage of important topics, such as traditional healer’s…
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Suicide Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups

Theory, Research, and Practice

• Edited by Frederick T.L. Leong, and Mark M. Leach.

Published December 2007

Suicide is increasingly understood and predicted as an intersection of biological, psychological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors. We have some basic knowledge of these factors and how they interact, but presently we know very little about how culture can play a role as a variable that…
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