Beyond the DSM Story presents challenges to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) system from ethical and cultural perspectives, critically evaluating its fit with other professional and theoretical orientations. The book then offers possible solutions or best practices for addressing ethical, theoretical, and contextual quandaries, along with experiential activities that challenge the reader to think critically about both the problems and the solutions associated with DSM diagnosis. Finally, beyond the DSM Story presents an atheoretical model for incorporating alternative models with...