Experiencing and counseling multicultural and diverse populations

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Experiencing and counseling multicultural and diverse populations

[edited by] Nicholas Vacc, Susan DeVaney, Joe Wittmer

Accelerated Development, c1995

3rd ed

Available at  / 3 libraries

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This text is intended to be of use in enabling helpers to improve their effectiveness in counselling through learning values held and attitudes frequently associated with each population. This updated third edition adds a chapter on "Getting in Touch with Your Heritage" and covers 12 specific populations: older order Amish; Asian Americans; older persons; Mexican Americans; gay, lesbian and bisexual populations; Native Americans; single parents; African Americans; people with physical disabilities; Southeast Asian refugees; Cuban Americans; and women entering or reentering the work force.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Getting in Touch with your Heritage
  • Older Order Amish: Culturally Different by Religion
  • Asian Americans
  • Older Persons
  • Mexican Americans
  • The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Populations
  • On the Reservation
  • Single Parents
  • Counselling African Americans
  • Individuals with a Physical Disability
  • Southeast Asian Refugees
  • Cuban-Americans
  • Women Entering or Reentering the Work Force
  • Preparation for Helping Professionals Working with Diverse Populations.

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