A Handbook on Counseling African American Women - Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies (Hardcover)

Through an intersectional and inclusive lens, this book provides mental health professionals with a detailed overview of the mental health issues that Black women face as well as the best approach to culturally competent psychological practice with Black women. This text details mental health needs and treatment interventions for Black women. It provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of Black women contribute to mental wellness, identifies effective psychological practices in working with Black women, and challenges readers to advance their cultural competence while providing culturally affirming care to Black women. Additionally, this text is inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity diversity, and it honors the diversity within Black women's identities, relationships, roles, and families. Written by an expert team of Black women clinicians, researchers, and medical professionals, A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies addresses current sociopolitical events as well as historical trauma as it prepares readers to meet the needs of the Black women they serve. Includes case studies that make theory and models applicable to direct mental health service Features an expansive review of mental health issues and illnesses impacting Black women Offers major treatment modalities and theoretical orientations Details the experiences of women within the African diaspora while addressing specific identity-related needs of Black women

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2022
Editors:	Kimber Shelton • Michelle King Lyn • Mahlet Endale
Dimensions:	164 x 241 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	325
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-7595-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Counselling Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > Mental health services Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy
LSN:	1-4408-7595-2
Barcode:	9781440875953

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