Social Justice, Multicultural Counseling, and Practice : Beyond a Conventional Approach

by Heesoon Jun

• ISBN13: 9781412960564
• ISBN10: 1412960568
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781483302164, 9781483342900
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-06-25
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
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Summary

Until now, an important aspect of multicultural counseling has been long overlooked amid the profusion of literature-the practical application of multicultural theory. Social Justice, Multicultural Counseling, and Practice: Beyond a Conventional Approach fills this void and tackles some of the top challenges in multicultural counseling including how to implement multicultural theory and how to practice social justice and equity. This groundbreaking work takes a multilayered and multidimensional approach that will help practitioners 'œwalk the talk' of multicultural competency. It introduces a new model that will give practitioners a clearer understanding of the client's worldview for culturally appropriate assessment, diagnoses, and treatment. Key Features Provides Concrete Strategies boxes for introduced concepts Emphasizes self-reflection and self-awareness for practitioners Contains exercises to help practitioners better understand ethnocentrism, types of thinking styles, and automatic thought patterns Examines the complexities of the intersection of multiple identities and sociocultural contexts Includes a unique organization style that groups topics by various 'œisms' (ageism, classism, racism, etc.)Intended Audience Based on holistic thinking and transformative learning styles, this core text is ideal for graduate courses in counseling, psychology, or social work.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

The Millennium and Two Essential Ingredients

Unique Structures

Suggestions for Using the Book

Outline of the Chapters

A Practitioner's Awareness of Her Own Worldview

Intrapersonal Communication (Inner Dialogue)

Intrapersonal Communication and Values, Beliefs, and Biases

Intrapersonal Communication and Ethnocentrism

Assessment of a Practitioner's Values, Beliefs, and Biases

Barriers to an Individual's Self-Assessment of Her Own Values, Beliefs, and Biases

Awareness of Inner Experience

Self-Assessment of Values, Beliefs, and Biases

The Impact of a Practitioner's Values, Beliefs, and Biases on Assessing and Treating Clients

A Practitioner's Awareness of Systematic Opression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Racism

Race and Racism

Social Categorization Theory

Variations Within and Among Races

Racism and Racial Prejudice and Inappropriate Thinking Styles/Patterns

Strategies for and Benefits of Dismantling Racism and Racial Prejudice for Whites

A Practitioner's Assessment of Self in Relation to White Oppression/Privilege

Sexism

Difference Among Sex, Gender, and Sexism

Social Construction of Gender

Social Comparison Theory

Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

The Intersection of Gender and Race

Variations Among Men, Among Women, and Between Men and Women

Sexism and Inappropriate Thinking Styles/Patterns

Strategies for and Benefits of Dismantling Sexism

A Practitioner's Assessment of Self in Relation to Sexism, Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Heterosexism

Difference Among Sexual Orientation, Homophobia, and Heterosexism

Social Construction of Heterosexism

Intersections of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation

Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Privilege/Oppression

Intersections of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation

Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Variations Within and Among Nonheterosexuals

Heterosexism or Homophobia and Inappropriate Thinking Styles/Patterns

Strategies for and Benefits of Dismantling Heterosexism

A Practitioner's Assessment of Self in Relation to Heterosexism, Systematic Oppression/Privilege, and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Classism

A Definition of Class and Classism

Social Construction of Classism

Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Intersections of Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Class

Variations Within and Among Classes

Classism and Inappropriate Thinking Styles/Patterns

Strategies for and Benefits of Dismantling Classism

A Practitioner's Assessment of Self in Relation to Classism, Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Ableism

Difference Between Disability and Ableism

Social Construction of Ableism

Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Intersections of Impairment/Disability, Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Class

Variations Within and Among Individuals With Impairment/Disability

Ableism and Inappropriate Thinking Styles/Patterns

Strategies for and Benefits of Dismantling Ableism

A Practitioner's Assessment of Self in Relation to Ableism, Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Other "Isms" Due to Age, Language, Religion, and Region

Other "Isms"

Social Construction of "Isms"

Systematic Oppression/Privilege and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Intersections of Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Class, Impairment/Disability, and Other Identities

Variations Within and Among Age, Language, Religion, and Region

Other "Isms" and Inappropriate Thinking Styles/Patterns

Strategies for and Benefits of Dismantling "Isms"

A Practitioner's Assessment of Self in Relation to Other "Isms", Systematic Oppression/Privilege, and Internalized Oppression/Privilege

Deconstructing Inappropriate Hierarchical, Dichotomous, and Linear Thinking Styles/Patterns

Reasons for Change

Deconstructing Through Transformative Learning

Internalized Oppression/Privilege and Thinking Styles/Patterns

Diligent and Mindful Practice

Transformation at the Institutional Level

A Practitioner's Awareness of The Client's Worldview

Identity Development

Identity Development

Models of Identity Development for Nondominant Monoracial Groups

Models of Identity Development for Biracial and Multiracial Groups

Models of Identity Development for Whites

Models of Identity Development for Gays and Lesbians

Variations Among and Within Racial Groups

Similarities and Differences Between Dominant Group and Nondominant Group Identity Development

Multiple Identities

Challenges of Assessing Multiple Identities

Fluidity of Identity Development

Culturally Appropriate Assessment

Foundations for Accurate Assessment

Assessment in Relation to Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Class, Disability/Impairment, Age, Language, Religion, Region, and Their Multiple Intersections

Assessment of the Intersections of Multiple Identities (Race, Gender, Class, Sexual Orientation, Impairment/Disability, Age, Language, Religion, and Region)

Rating Scales for Thinking Styles, Multiple Identities, Dominant Identities

Rating Scale for Acculturation

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) and Its Appropriateness as an Assessment Tool for Multicultural Populations

ACA, APA, and NASW Ethics Codes and Cultural Sensitivity

Culturally Appropriate Treatment/Healing

Culturally Appropriate Treatment

To Be a Multiculturally Competent Practitioner

Experiental Learning Through Case Studies

About the Author

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