Main description:

While psychoanalytic scholars often address specific aspects of diversity such as gender, race, immigration, religion, sexual orientation, and social class, the literature lacks a set of core principles to inform and support culturally competent practice. This approachable volume responds to that pressing need. Drawing on the contributions of psychoanalytic scholars as well as multicultural and feminist psychologists, Pratyusha Tummala-Narra presents a theoretical framework that reflects the realities of clients' lives and addresses the complex sociocultural issues that influence their psychological health.

Contents:

Acknowledgments
Introduction
A Historical Overview and Critique of the Psychoanalytic Approach to Culture and Context
Psychoanalytic Contributions to the Understanding of Diversity
Cultural Competence From a Psychoanalytic Perspective
Attending to Indigenous Narrative
Considering the Role of Language and Affect
Addressing Social Oppression and Traumatic Stress
Recognizing the Complexity of Cultural Identifications
Expanding Self-Examination: Cultural Context in the Life and Work of the Therapist
Implications of a Culturally Informed Psychoanalytic Perspective: Some Thoughts on Future Directions
References
Index
About the Author