Contemporary Clinical Practice with Asian Immigrants: A Relational Framework with Culturally Responsive Approaches

ISBN-13: 9780415783439 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 246 str.

Irene Chung;Tazuko Shibusawa

Opis

Drawing on literature from English-speaking countries with sizeable Asian immigrant populations such as the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, this text is designed especially for clinicians and students working with Asian immigrant populations. It discusses the therapeutic process in psychotherapy and counseling with these clients, exploring both key psychodynamic constructs and social systemic factors.

Spis treści

Part 1: Intersections of Culture and Theories 1. Clinical Practice with Asian Immigrants: Unpacking and Re-packing Theories and Meanings 2. Relational Theory: A Two-Person Psychology Model in the Helping Process Chapter 3. Applying the Relational Model in Working with Asian Immigrants Part 2: Mental Health Issues in the Asian Immigrant Communities 4. Asian Immigrants in English-Speaking Countries: A Global Perspective 5. Working with Asian Immigrant Families: Parenting Practices and Intergenerational Relationships 6. Working with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence 7. Working with Asian Immigrant Elders 8. Suicide Assessment and Intervention with Asian Immigrants

O autorze

Irene Chung is Associate Professor at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York. She is formerly Chair of Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families track at the School. She is currently President of the New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health, a non-profit, volunteer organization of mental health providers in the Asian communities of New York City.

Tazuko Shibusawa is Associate Professor at the New York University Silver School of Social Work and serves as the Associate Dean of Professional Programs and Director of the MSW Program. She is a Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholar, and serves on the Executive Committee of the New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health and the Board of the Japanese American Social Services, Inc.