Addressing cultural complexities in practice assessment, diagnosis, and therapy
Pamela A. Hays.
- 2nd ed.
- Washington, DC American Psychological Association c2008.
- vii, 275 p. ill. 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-258) and indexes.
1. Seeing the forest and the trees : the complexities of culture in practice -- 2. Becoming a culturally responsive therapist -- 3. Looking into the clinician's mirror : cultural self-assessment -- 4. Entering another's world: understanding clients' identities and contexts -- 5. Making meaningful connections : establishing respect and rapport -- 6. Sorting things out : culturally responsive assessment -- 7. Putting culture to the test : considerations with standardized testing -- 8. Making sense and moving on : culturally responsive diagnosis and the DSM-IV-TR -- 9. How to help best : culturally responsive therapy -- 10. Practice doesn't make perfect, but it sure does help : a final case example -- 11. Conclusion : looking to the future.