Counseling and Psychotherapy for South Asian Americans

<p>This essential text explores what it means to be a South Asian American living in the US while seeking navigating and receiving psychological behavioral or counseling services. It delves into a range of issues including cultural identity racism colorism immigration gender sexuality parenting and caring for older adults.</p><p>Chapter authors provide research literature clinical and cultural considerations for interviewing and treatment planning case examples questions for reflection suggested readings and resources. The book also includes insights on the future of South Asian American mental health social justice advocacy and public policy.</p><p>Integrating theory research and application this book serves as a clinical guide for therapists instructors professors and supervisors in school/university counseling centers working with South Asian American clients as well as for counseling students.</p>