Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice

Authors Derald Wing Sue and David Sue€"pioneers in this field€"define and analyze the meaning of diversity and multiculturalism and include coverage of racial/ethnic minority groups as well as multiracial individuals, women, gays and lesbians, the elderly, and those with disabilities. The Fifth Edition of this classic resource introduces new research and concepts, discusses future directions in the field, and includes updated references.

New and important highlights include:

• Opening personal narratives in Chapter 1 that present poignant journeys in cultural competence
• Cutting-edge material related to the most recent research, theoretical formulations, and practice implications
• Discussion of unconscious and subtle manifestations of racial, gender, and sexual orientation bias and discriminationknown as microaggressions
• Coverage of social justice counseling
• Content on minority group therapists
• Attention to counseling and special circumstances involving racial/ethnic populations