This book is a guide to critical reflective practice that highlights cultural differences and their impact on the therapeutic relationship. It is designed for therapists in training as well as more experienced practitioners. The book addresses important topics such as power and privilege in relation to class and race, gender and sex, (dis)ability and age. Readers are encouraged to respond to questions about their values and beliefs, worldviews and ideologies, and assumptions about theories of change, as well as their own heath and healing process.

Incorporates effective therapeutic practice, reflective and culturally sensitive practice, and self-care Includes guidance for self-reflections and plans for continued development Utilizes personal reflections and case examples to illuminate the concepts in the book

Autorentext

Jason D. Brown, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and professor at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. He teaches in the Counseling Psychology program located in the Faculty of Education. Jason has written books on cultural diversity in counseling and anti-oppressive practice of psychotherapy.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Reflective Practice Framework.- Chapter 2: Theories of Learning.- Chapter 3: Ideologies and Worldviews.- Chapter 4. Personality and Culture - Class, Race and Ethnicity.- Chapter 5: Cultural Self - Gender, Sexual Orientation, (dis)Ability and Age.- Chapter 6: Intersections and Power.- Chapter 7: Emotions and Countertransference.- Chapter 8: Woundedness and Boundaries.- Chapter 9: Caring and Coping.- Chapter 10. Change Outside of the Clinical Encounter.