Intercultural Counseling
Bridging the Us and Them Divide (First Edition)
©2020, 512 pages
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Intercultural Counseling: Bridging the Us and Them Divide provides a thoroughly fresh approach to addressing cultural differences that includes a complete reconceptualization of multiculturalism. The text grapples with new forces in the areas of decolonial and intercultural study that expose problems with taken-for-granted counseling activities embedded within Eurocentric-based practice.
The book conceptualizes mental health and healing in the terms that diverse communities recognize and embrace and highlights the range of healing practices within these communities. Underpinning the text is the message that providing counseling services is an activity that is simultaneously complex, ambiguous, nuanced, and subtle.
Utilizing a postmodern lens and emphasizing a social constructionist approach, the book works to dismantle existing one-dimensional characterizations of cultural difference, as well as personal and professional assumptions related to multicultural practice. It provides readers with a fresh way of thinking that seeks to bridge cultural divides and fully realize the ambitions of the multicultural counseling movement.
The book begins with an exploration of the social justice implications underpinning cultural identity politics and the “Us vs Them” divide. In the following chapters, readers closely examine the inherent complexity of culture, historical events and beliefs that have shaped social and political divides, issues of power and privilege, gender as a domain of cultural experience, identity construction, concepts of community, and more. The book has a dedicated section to exploring contemporary expressions of gender, sexuality, and relational identities and practices. The concepts of discourse, positioning, and deconstruction are emphasized throughout to encourage innovative thought regarding cultural diversity.
The book includes personal stories that illustrate many elements covered in the text, making the theory and practice of intercultural counseling come alive. Activities are included that encourage readers to apply concepts to their own lives, as well to the lives of their clients.
Emphasizing thoughtful and intentional participation in a constantly evolving dialogue, Intercultural Counseling is an ideal core textbook for upper-level undergraduate courses in the helping professions, as well as graduate-level training courses in counseling, counselor education, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work.
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The book conceptualizes mental health and healing in the terms that diverse communities recognize and embrace and highlights the range of healing practices within these communities. Underpinning the text is the message that providing counseling services is an activity that is simultaneously complex, ambiguous, nuanced, and subtle.
Utilizing a postmodern lens and emphasizing a social constructionist approach, the book works to dismantle existing one-dimensional characterizations of cultural difference, as well as personal and professional assumptions related to multicultural practice. It provides readers with a fresh way of thinking that seeks to bridge cultural divides and fully realize the ambitions of the multicultural counseling movement.
The book begins with an exploration of the social justice implications underpinning cultural identity politics and the “Us vs Them” divide. In the following chapters, readers closely examine the inherent complexity of culture, historical events and beliefs that have shaped social and political divides, issues of power and privilege, gender as a domain of cultural experience, identity construction, concepts of community, and more. The book has a dedicated section to exploring contemporary expressions of gender, sexuality, and relational identities and practices. The concepts of discourse, positioning, and deconstruction are emphasized throughout to encourage innovative thought regarding cultural diversity.
The book includes personal stories that illustrate many elements covered in the text, making the theory and practice of intercultural counseling come alive. Activities are included that encourage readers to apply concepts to their own lives, as well to the lives of their clients.
Emphasizing thoughtful and intentional participation in a constantly evolving dialogue, Intercultural Counseling is an ideal core textbook for upper-level undergraduate courses in the helping professions, as well as graduate-level training courses in counseling, counselor education, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work.
For a look at the specific features and benefits of Intercultural Counseling, visit cognella.com/intercultural-counseling-features-and-benefits.
Gerald Monk is the director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at San Diego State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Education at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
John Winslade is a professor of counseling and guidance at California State University, San Bernardino. He earned his Ph.D. in Education at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Stacey Sinclair is the director of the Weber Honors College at San Diego State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro.
marcela polanco is an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology at San Diego State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University, Florida.
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"Monk has introduced a completely unique style to the subject of diversity. Unlike other texts, he does not reinforce stereotypes and rather gives an holistic insight to how, what, and why we have been staying with the status quo. These are difficult times needing insightful sources. Monk’s text presents a contemporary viewpoint!"
Connie Theriot, Professor of Education, Lincoln Memorial University
“It's exactly what I've been looking for for years. The social construction and discourse frame within the text is helpful in understanding the construct of diversity, and the use of contemporary political issues as an example of culture makes it more relevant. I appreciate the lack of rigid boxes usually used to describe culture and the fluidity of interculturality.”
Leah Brew, Ph.D., CCMHC, NCC, LPCC, Department of Counseling, California State University, Fullerton
Connie Theriot, Professor of Education, Lincoln Memorial University
“It's exactly what I've been looking for for years. The social construction and discourse frame within the text is helpful in understanding the construct of diversity, and the use of contemporary political issues as an example of culture makes it more relevant. I appreciate the lack of rigid boxes usually used to describe culture and the fluidity of interculturality.”
Leah Brew, Ph.D., CCMHC, NCC, LPCC, Department of Counseling, California State University, Fullerton
