Multiculturalism in Counseling

In response to the field's growing focus on multiculturalism, this book portrays multicultural counseling as a dynamic perspective that should be taken into every counseling relationship. While critics say that emphasis on the culture-specific has led us to forget about the similarities among all human beings and the applicability of universal counseling principles, Sciarra demonstrates that a multicultural perspective can be effectively integrated with traditional principles and...
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In response to the field's growing focus on multiculturalism, this book portrays multicultural counseling as a dynamic perspective that should be taken into every counseling relationship. While critics say that emphasis on the culture-specific has led us to forget about the similarities among all human beings and the applicability of universal counseling principles, Sciarra demonstrates that a multicultural perspective can be effectively integrated with traditional principles and strategies. Blending theory and practice through extended case examples, the book provides an effective approach for students who are dealing with diverse populations.