Feminist Reflections on Growth and Transformation: Asian American Women in Therapy

by Kawahara; Debra M.

• ISBN13: 9780789034342
• ISBN10: 0789034344
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-09-06
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Understanding multicultural feminist perspectives is vital for clinicians working to effectively help women in therapy. Feminist Reflections on Growth and Transformation: Asian American Women in Therapy provides therapists with valuable insight and research into the identities of Asian and Asian American women, all toward the crucial goal of being more effective when providing therapeutic help. In-depth explorations into the women's personal experiences and psychological issues provide an empowering multicultural feminist viewpoint that challenges assumptions and stereotypes about their identities while presenting innovative therapeutic approaches. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Asian American Women in Therapy: Feminist Reflections on Growth and Transformations	p. 1
Asian American Women's Portraits of Empowerment
Psychotherapy for Asian American Woman Warriors	p. 7
"Making a Difference": Asian American Women Leaders	p. 17
Construction of Identity
Too Maternal and Not Womanly Enough: Asian-American Women's Gender Identity Conflict	p. 35
The Construction of South-Asian-American Womanhood: Implications for Counseling and Psychotherapy	p. 51
Psychotherapy with Filipinas	p. 63
Seeking Emotional Parity in Marital Relationships: A New Identity Challenge for Chinese Immigrant Women	p. 75
Clinical Issues
Asian American Women and Suicide: Problems of Responsibility and Healing	p. 87
Feminist Therapy: Its Use and Implications for South Asian Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence	p. 109
Asians and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Midlife Lesbians' Health: A Pilot Study	p. 129
Eating Disorders in Asian American Women: Integrating Multiculturalism and Feminism	p. 145
Therapeutic Approaches
Finding a Voice in Shakti: A Therapeutic Approach for Hindu Indian Women	p. 161
The Double Binds of Our Bodies: Multiculturally-Informed Feminist Therapy Considerations for Body Image and Eating Disorders Among Asian American Women	p. 177
Group Counseling with Asian American Women: Reflections and Effective Practices	p. 193
Training
Training Therapists to Be Culturally Sensitive with Asian American Women Clients	p. 209
Index	p. 229
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