Love, Intimacy, and the African American Couple |
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| Editor:
| Helm, Katherine M.
Carlson, Jon |
| Series title: | Routledge Series on Family Therapy and Counseling Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-136-73109-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2013 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $62.95USD $190.00USD $190.00 |
Book Description:
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This exciting new text on counseling African American couples outlines critical components to providing culturally-sensitive treatment. Built around a framework that examines African American couples' issues as well as the specific contextual factors that can negatively impact their relationships, it: *nbsp;Addresses threats to love and intimacy for Black couples *nbsp;Provides culturally relevant, strengths-based approaches and assessment practices *nbsp;Includes...
More DescriptionThis exciting new text on counseling African American couples outlines critical components to providing culturally-sensitive treatment. Built around a framework that examines African American couples' issues as well as the specific contextual factors that can negatively impact their relationships, it:
*nbsp;Addresses threats to love and intimacy for Black couples
*nbsp;Provides culturally relevant, strengths-based approaches and assessment practices
*nbsp;Includes interesting case studies at the conclusion of each chapter that illustrate important concepts.
The chapters span the current state of couple relationships; readers will find information for working with lesbians and gays in relationships, pastoral counseling, and intercultural Black couples. There is also a chapter for non-Black therapists who work with Black clients. Dispersed throughout the book are interviews with prominent African American couples' experts: Dr. Chalandra Bryant, relationship expert Audrey B. Chapman, Dr. Daryl Rowe and Dr. Sandra Lyons-Rowe, and Dr. Thomas Parham. They provide personal insight on issues such as the strengths African Americans bring to relationships, their skills and struggles, and gender and class considerations. This must-read book will significantly help you and your clients.