Diversity and Social Justice in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy

<p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Diversity and Social Justice in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy: A Case Study Approach</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> offers readers a critical perspective on the ways in which helping professions are practiced in the context of a multifaceted society.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The text is designed to advance readers' understanding that ethnic group and race categories are useful but limited without the inclusion of the intersectionality of the Group of Seven (Big 7) identities (and beyond): race/culture/ethnicity gender sexual orientations class disability religion/spirituality and age. Key concepts such as multiple and intersecting cultural identities and social locations power privilege stereotyping discrimination prejudice and oppression are explored through various points of entry. Individual chapters cover the integration of antiracism and critical race theory in practice Indigeneity and coloniality as analytic tools feminist therapy ethical considerations and more.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The book supports the construction of an intersubjective intrapsychic and relational space in practice. Each chapter includes a case vignette that illustrates how cultural historical economical and sociopolitical contexts offer a background to diversity and social justice theory and practice as well as reflective questions to help readers think critically.</span></p><p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Diversity and Social Justice in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is an essential resource for students and practitioners within various helping professions.</span></p>