Cultural Diversity
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Cultural Diversity

A Primer for the Human Services

  1. 515 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Cultural Diversity

A Primer for the Human Services

About this book

Author Jerry Diller's practical text offers you a balance of clinical and theoretical information, focusing on effective methods of providing cross-cultural services. CULTURAL DIVERSITY: A PRIMER FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES, 6th Edition, covers the general principles of cultural diversity, the process of cross-cultural service delivery and cultural information on specific client populations. You'll also find practical clinical suggestions and cautions through interviews with professionals from different ethnic backgrounds. Finally, you'll gain a better understanding of your own prejudices so that you can be a more effective counselor when working with clients from different cultures.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Evaluate the principles of cultural competence and recognize the impact of personal biases, racism, and prejudice on effective cross-cultural service delivery.

Insight 2

Apply established frameworks and culturally sensitive models to address the unique challenges and power dynamics inherent in cross-cultural service delivery, including culturally sensitive diagnoses and mental health issues.

Insight 3

Develop and implement culturally appropriate clinical suggestions and interventions for diverse client populations, including families, children, and individuals from various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.

Information

Publisher
Cengage Learning EMEA
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9781337563383
eBook ISBN
9781337670548
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Education Teaching Methods

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Chapter 1: Introduction
  5. Chapter 2: What It Means to Be Culturally Competent
  6. Chapter 3: Working with Culturally Diverse Clients
  7. Chapter 4: Understanding Racism, Prejudice, and White Privilege
  8. Chapter 5: Understanding Culture and Cultural Differences
  9. Chapter 6: Working with Culturally Diverse Parents and Families
  10. Chapter 7: Culturally Sensitive Treatment with Children
  11. Chapter 8: Bias in Service Delivery
  12. Chapter 9: Mental Health Issues
  13. Chapter 10: Treating Victims of Ethnic Conflict, Genocide, and Mass Violence
  14. Chapter 11: Working with Latino/a Clients: An Interview with Roberto Almanzan
  15. Chapter 12: Working with Native American Clients: An Interview with Jack Lawson
  16. Chapter 13: Working with African American Clients: An Interview with Veronique Thompson
  17. Chapter 14: Working with Asian American Clients: An Interview with Dan Hocoy
  18. Chapter 15: Working with Arab and Muslim American Clients: An Interview with Marwan Dwairy
  19. Chapter 16: Working with South Asian American Clients: An Interview with Sumana Kaipa
  20. Chapter 17: Working with White Ethnic Clients: An Interview with the Author
  21. Chapter 18: Working with American Male Clients: An Interview with Jon Davies
  22. Chapter 19: Working with Deaf Clients: An Interview with Valentino Vasquez and Johanna Larson
  23. Chapter 20: Closing Thoughts
  24. Glossary
  25. References
  26. Index

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