Cross-cultural Practice with Couples and Families
- ISBN-10
- 0789000326
- ISBN-13
- 9780789000323
- Category
- Social Science / Human Services
- Pages
- 203
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Authors
- John S. Shalett, Philip M. Brown
Description
Exposes graduate students, faculty, and social workers to a variety of cultural values and perspectives so that they can effectively counsel couples and families of all different kinds. Readers will learn how to use clients' religious history, family values, rituals, and community in attaining positive treatment outcomes. Advocates placing value on diversity in families, supporting ethnic differences, and recognizing the strength and resiliency of modern day families. Also offers insight on the treatment of interracial couples, domestic violence from various perspectives, Native American family circle, and the realities of racism in the worker-client relationship. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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