Many factors in the world today, such as globalization and a rise in immigration, are increasing the need for mental health practitioners to acquire the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures. This text will be the most comprehensive volume to address this need to date, exploring the history, philosophy, processes, and trends in counseling and psychotherapy in countries from all regions of the globe.
Key Features
- Organized by continent and country, with chapters written by esteemed scholars.
- Explores demographics, counselor education programs, and current counseling theories.
- Highlights significant traditional and indigenous treatment and healing methods.
- Facilitates quick and easy comparisons and contrasts across cultures.
- Enhances understanding of diversity and multicultural competencies.
- An invaluable resource for practitioners, researchers, students, and faculty.
Additional Information
This text shows how to look beyond one's own borders and cultures to enhance counseling practices.
