Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy

An indispensable collection of real-life clinical cases from practicing experts in the field of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy Case Studies in Multicultural Counseling and Therapy is a one-of-a-kind resource presenting actual cases illustrating assessment, diagnostic, and treatment concerns associated with specific populations. The contributors—well-known mental health professionals who specialize in multicultural counseling and psychotherapy—draw on their personal experiences to empower therapists in developing an individually tailored treatment plan that effectively addresses presenting problems in a culturally responsive manner. Providing readers with the opportunity to think critically about multicultural factors and how they impact assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, this unique book: Covers ethical issues and evidence-based practice Integrates therapists' reflections on their own social identity and how this may have influenced their work with their clients Considers the intersectionality of racial/ethnic, class, religious, gender, and sexual identities Contains reflection and discussion questions, an analysis of each case by the author, and recommended resources Includes cases on racial/ethnic minority populations, gender, sexuality, poverty, older adults, immigrants, refugees, and white therapists working with people of color Aligns with the ACA's CACREP accreditation standards, tha APA guidelines for multicultural competence, and the AMCD Multicultural Counseling Competencies

Foreword xi Introduction: Moving From Theory to Practice in Multicultural Counseling xv About the Editors xxxvii About the Contributors xxxix Part I Case Studies With U.S. Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations 1 Chapter 1 Clinical Applications With African Americans Shelly P. Harrell and Daryl M. Rowe 3 And Still I Rise: The Story of Nia 3 Redefined: The Story of Andre 13 Chapter 2 Clinical Applications With American Indians and Alaska Natives Joseph B. Stone and Connie Hunt 21 Treating “Depression” in a Dying Native Relative: The Story of Will 21 Treating “Depression” in a Deeply Bereaved and Traumatized Client: The Story of Mary 28 Chapter 3 Clinical Applications With Asian Americans Michi Fu 37 Fighting Chance: The Story of Donna 37 Intergenerational Effects of War: The Story of Wade 43 Chapter 4 Clinical Applications With Latina/o Americans Melba Vasquez, Martha Ramos Duffer, and Cynthia de las Fuentes 49 Margaret Can’t Do It All (by Herself) Anymore 49 Multiple Roles, Multiple Identities: The Story of Elisandro 55 Chapter 5 Clinical Applications With Individuals of Middle Eastern and Northern African Descent Sylvia C. Nassar-McMillan and Julie Hakim-Larson 61 Harnessing Fears During a Medical Emergency: The Story of Jacob M. 61 Silenced: The Stories of Dalia and Nabila 67 Chapter 6 Clinical Applications With Individuals of Multiracial Descent Gregory J. Payton, Marie L. Miville, and Peggy Loo 77 “You Just Don’t Get Me!”: The Story of Anita 77 “I Can Make It on My Own”: The Story of David J. 85 Chapter 7 Clinical Applications of a White Therapist Working With People of Color Julie R. Ancis and Nicholas Ladany 93 Two Worlds: The Story of Marcos 93 My War Parents Found My Gay Box: The Story of Benjamin 100 Part II Case Studies Involving Special Circumstances With Ethnic Populations 109 Chapter 8 Clinical Applications With American Jews Daniel C. Rosen and Ora Nakash 111 L’dor v’dor, or From Generation to Generation: The Story of Scott 111 The “Other” in Us: The Story of Gabriella 116 Chapter 9 Clinical Applications With Immigrants Pratyusha Tummala-Narra and Diya Kallivayalil 125 Negotiating Cultural Change and Identity: The Story of Nadia 125 Loss and Political Exile: The Story of Paul 132 Chapter 10 Clinical Applications With Refugees Oksana Yakushko and Indhushree Rajan 141 Fleeing Religious Persecution: The Story of Larissa 141 Aftermath of Trafficking: The Story of Kamala 148 Part III Case Studies With Other Multicultural Populations 157 Chapter 11 Clinical Applications With Women Christina M. Capodilupo 159 Living in the Shadows: The Story of Monique 159 I’m a Mother First! The Story of Simone 165 Chapter 12 Clinical Applications With Men Mark A. Stevens and Jose Montes 173 Multiple Stories of Henry 173 Why Am I Here? The Story of Martin 185 Chapter 13 Clinical Applications With Transgender Individuals Anita R. Hund and Jane E. Reid 195 Just a “Phase”? The Story of Leslie 195 An Incomplete Experience: The Story of Alice 201 Chapter 14 Clinical Applications in Sexual Orientation Douglas C. Haldeman 207 No Home in the World: The Story of Tony 207 Mission Impossible: The Story of Beth 211 Chapter 15 Clinical Applications With People in Poverty Debbie-Ann Chambers, Lucinda Bratini, and Laura Smith 217 The White Picket Fence Life: The Story of Marisol 217 Do You Have Eyes to See Me? The Story of Michelle 224 Chapter 16 Clinical Applications With Persons With Disabilities Rhoda Olkin 231 Why Didn’t You Tell Me You Were in a Wheelchair? The Story of Joleen 231 There Is Nothing Wrong With You a Job Cannot Fix: The Story of George 239 Chapter 17 Clinical Applications With Older Adults Kelly O’Shea Carney and Derald Wing Sue 247 The Challenges of Caregiving: The Story of Sarah 247 I’m Not Crazy: The Story of Mr. Chang 253 Author Index 265 Subject Index 271