Main description:

Features a new intersectional approach to assessment and treatment and interweaves the perspectives of psychologists.Focusing on critical emerging issues in regard to multicultural families, the fourth edition of this popular book reflects fundamental issues surrounding assessment and treatment of families from diverse cultural backgrounds. The most effective treatment methods for working with culturally diverse families across the life cycle are covered in detail. Individual chapters focus on a variety of distinct ethnic groups including African American, Hispanics, Asian-American, Native American, and Arab American, as well as the needs of LGBTQ multicultural families and the role of spirituality.

The text underlines the importance of an intersectional approach to working with families that, in addition to culture and ethnicity, also considers socioeconomic class, gender, age, religion, immigration status, and sexual orientation as important factors. Additionally, the text expands its direct-practice view with the addition of four new chapters written by psychologists, plus a new chapter on health issues in multicultural families and access to health services. The text is updated with the latest knowledge and research, along with new and revised case vignettes demonstrating culturally competent practice.

New to the Fourth Edition:

Provides a new intersectional approach to assessment and treatment
Adds the perspectives of psychologists in four completely new chapters
Includes a new chapter on DSM5 from a multicultural perspective, plus new chapters on health and access to health services
Offers the most up-to-date knowledge and research
Provides new and updated case vignettes
Reflects changes in the family unit over the last quarter century and how it impacts treatment
Addresses distinct sociopolitical issues affecting immigrants and undocumented families

Key Features:Focuses on the most important emerging issues of multicultural families
Covers multicultural mental health across the lifespan
Encompasses the distinct perspectives of different ethnic and racial groups, and those of LGBTQ families
Discusses domestic violence and substance abuse in regard to multicultural families
Delineates the most effective treatment methods
Examines the culturagram as a useful assessment and treatment planning modality
Addresses ethical issues including the NASW code of ethics

Contents:

Multicultural Perspectives in Working with Families: A Handbook for the Helping Professions
Bios of Editors
Title Page
Dedication
Contributors
Forward
Content
OVERVIEW
1. Using the Culturagram and Intersectionality in Work with Culturally Diverse Families
2. Working with Multiracial Individuals and Families
3. Transracial Adoption and Transracial Socialization
4. DSM 5 from a Multicultural Perspective
5. Evidence-Based Practice with Ethnically Diverse Clients
6. Managing Agencies for Multicultural Services
7. Legal Issues in Practice with Immigrants and Refugees
LIFE CYCLE PERSPECTIVES
8. The Multicultural Triangle of the Child, the Family, and the School: Culturally Competent Approaches
9. Cross Cultural Perspectives in Working with Adolescents
10. Working with Culturally Diverse Older People
PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILES FROM DIFFERENT RACIAL/ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS AND GENDER ORIENTATION
11. Practice with African American Families
12. Practice with Hispanic Individuals and Families
13. Practice with Asian Immigrant Families and Intergenerational Issues
14. Practice with Native American Families
15. Practice with Arab American families
16. Practice with LGBTQ Individuals and Families
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WITH MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES
17. Health of Individuals and Families from Diverse Backgrounds
18. Spirituality and Culturally Diverse Families
19. Multicultural Families Affected with HIV and AIDS
20. Substance Abuse
21. Multicultural Social Work Practice with Immigrant Victims of Family Violence
22. Multicultural Populations and Suicide
ETHICAL ISSUES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
23. Ethical Issues and Future Directions