Handbook of Multicultural Counseling

By J. Manuel Casas and Charlene M. Alexander

Book Overview

Praise for the Second Edition

"This book is one of the best that I′ve read in the field You can′t get much better than this." ------Leo Wilton, SUNY Binghamton

"I have to say that I really love this book. I find it has a clear and consistent focus.
--Kyle Colling, Montana State University Billings

Widely respected as the classic text in the field, the Handbook of Multicultural Counseling is the world′s most cited work on multicultural counseling. The new Third Edition is completely updated and expanded, with 53 brand new chapters covering state-of-the art advances in theory, ethics, research, measurement, and clinical practice and assessment in multicultural counseling and therapy. Contributing chapter authors represent nationally and internationally renowned researchers, clinicians, administrators, and social justice advocates.

Features of the Third Edition

Latest developments on theory, research, and measurement of racial, ethnic, multiracial, and gay/lesbian identity developmentAn expanded research section covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designsNew chapters outlining how to both design and translate psychological instruments for multicultural researchThe latest ethical updates with regard to practice and researchApplied guidelines for clinical practice and assessment across the lifespanRecent advances in multicultural career counseling across the lifespanUpdates on spirituality and multicultural counselingTwelve new life-stories of multicultural pioneers who have helped shape the advancement of multicultural practice, research, and social advocacy The Handbook of Multicultural Counseling, Third Edition can be used as a core textbook for graduate counseling students as well as a critical resource for counselors and other mental health professionals who are seeking to improve their competence in treating a culturally diverse clientele.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412964326
• ISBN13: 9781412964326
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 848 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

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understanding complexities of human backgrounds

The book offers a global perspective on multiculturalism. Showing a complex interplay of how individuals construct their identities from multiple sources. This is reinforced by a varied choice of authors who have contributed to this book. Several authors speak on their personal experiences, offering these as examples of diversity. One example is Nadya Fouad. She said that she could "pass" for white. But she also identifies strongly with her mother's Brazilian culture, and calls herself hispanic. But she also has an Arab surname. Another example was Daya Sandhu. His parents were Sikhs from Pakistan. Who had to flee to India due to discrimination from Muslims. Such examples of contributors enrich the book, by letting the reader develop an awareness of and a sensitivity to the subtleties of human backgrounds.

State of the Art

This book embodies what multicultural counseling is all about, the state of the art. Not only are the most recent empirical findings and directions presented, but we are also treated to the real life narratives of prominent multicultural counselors (in particular I really enjoyed Janet Helms and her sense of humor). In my opinion this is the perfect melding of head and heart/soul and represents both science and art. My gratitude goes out to the 85 people who have put this important work together. This book is a must have.