Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

Counselling in a Multicultural Society Stephen Palmer

Counselling in a Multicultural Society By Stephen Palmer

Counselling in a Multicultural Society by Stephen Palmer


$238.69
Condition - New
Only 2 left

Summary

Examines the complex issues surrounding counselling and therapy in a multicultural society. This book explores the impact of culture on identity, and of cultural differences on interaction. It looks at how one might take a client's cultural context into consideration or deal with racism.

Counselling in a Multicultural Society Summary

Counselling in a Multicultural Society by Stephen Palmer

`The book aptly describes, explores and hits the core of very complex issues around race, racism, culture, difference, dual identity, stereotypes, immigration and alienation... It is also very thought-provoking, raising questions about one's own ability to work more flexibly in the consulting room with clients of different backgrounds.... It is excellent for a directory of resources, useful for training purposes and an enabling role model for good practice in counselling in a multicultural society. I enjoyed it.... It should be a required handbook on the shelf of every caring professional working within a multicultural environment or setting' - Transformations, The PCSR Journal

This book examines the many complex issues surrounding counselling and therapy in a multicultural society. It aims to sensitize readers to the cultural and racial setting in which counselling occurs, and to raise awareness of the specific counselling needs of those from differing backgrounds.

The book explores the impact of culture on identity, and of cultural differences on interaction. It looks at how one might take a client's cultural context into consideration, or deal with racism, and provides a sophisticated account of the salient value systems of Western and non-Western cultures. Contributors also challenge the suitability of a client-centred approach for clients from non-Western backgrounds, and explore the possibilities for transcultural, culture-centred and multimodal models of counselling in the West.

Counselling in a Multicultural Society Reviews

`[This book] consists of eight very compact chapters written by eight writers who, in my opinion, are highly skilled, sensitive, sophisticated professionals. They each write with the advantage of knowing that counselling in a multicultural society requires a unique understanding from a theoretical, practical and methodological point of view, with specific focus on black and ethnic minority communities, where mental health issues demand appropriate attention.... The book aptly describes, explores and hits the core of very complex issues around race, racism, culture, difference, dual identity, stereotypes, immigration and alienation in Britain.... It is also very thought-provoking, raising questions about one's own ability to change and work more flexibly in the consulting room with clients of different backgrounds... the book is very significant in providing food for thought. It is excellent for a directory of resources, useful for training purposes and an enabling role model for good practice in counselling in a multicultural society. I enjoyed it.... It should be a much respected and required handbook on the shelf of every caring professional working within a multicultural environment or setting' - Transformations, The PCSR Journal

`This is a very though provoking book and an invaluable resource for all counsellors' - Transcultural Mental Health On Line

`The chapter authors frequently refer to each other's work-phenomenon not always commonplace in edited publications. The decision to draw upon the expertise of this team of highly experienced practitioners has certainly paid off. Each chapter is well researched, sensitively written, challenging and thought provoking' - Counselling

`Stephen Palmer and Pittu Laungani have brought together a remarkably well qualified and learned group of practitioner/writers, from a variety of cultural backgrounds, in this interesting book' - Multi-Cultural Journal

About Stephen Palmer

Professor Stephen Palmer PhD is an award winning psychologist and psychotherapist. He is Founder Director of the Centre for Stress Management, London. He is the UK's first Visiting Professor of Work Based Learning and Stress Management at Middlesex University. He has authored/edited over 50 books including The Beginner's Guide to Counselling and Psychotherapy (Sage, 2015). He is Co-editor of the European Journal of Counselling Theory, Research and Practice. Currently he is Honorary President of the International Stress Management Association; President of the International Society for Coaching Psychology; Founder Co-Chair of the London Branch of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies; a Founder Director and Vice President of the Society of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and a Director and Deputy Chair of the Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. His interests include jazz, art and coastal walking.

Table of Contents

Introduction - Stephen Palmer and Pittu Laungani Counselling in a Multicultural Society The Challenges of Counselling in a Multicultural Society - Don Rawson, Graham Whitehead and Mohan Luthra Culture and Identity - Pittu Laungani Implications for Counselling Culture, Counselling and Racial Issues - Fred Roach Models of Counselling and Psychotherapy for a Multiethnic Society - Waseem Alladin Assessing the Counselling Needs of the Ethnic Minorities in Britain - Zack Eleftheriadou Client Centred or Culture Centred Counselling - Pittu Laungani In Search of Effective Counselling across Cultures - Stephen Palmer Developing an Individual Counselling Programme - Stephen Palmer A Multimodal Perspective

Additional information

NPB9780761950646
9780761950646
0761950648
Counselling in a Multicultural Society by Stephen Palmer
New
Hardback
SAGE Publications Inc
1998-12-10
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

Customer Reviews - Counselling in a Multicultural Society