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Multidimensional contextual practice : diversity and transcendence

This text offers a comprehensive perspective on human diversity It addresses the emotional, behavioural and social effects of stereotypes as well as the need for conscious change while honouring human complexities.
Print Book, English, ©2005
Thomson Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA, ©2005
xxvii, 450 ; 23 cm
9780534606244, 0534606245
56396936
Ch. 1. Beyond stereotypes : honoring human complexities
Ch. 2. A framework for human diversity and transcendence
Ch. 3. Well-being and the multidimensional contextual client
Ch. 4. Practitioner's professional competence in multidimensional contextual services
Ch. 5. Language and multidimensional contextual practice / Myles Montgomery
Ch. 6. Spirituality and multidimensional contextual practice / Judy A. Guadalupe
Ch. 7. Women / Arlene Bowers Andrews
Ch. 8. Men / Santos Torres, Jr
Ch. 9. Transgender, bisexual, lesbians, and gays / Susan L. Kirk
Ch. 10. People living with disabilities / Kathryn S. Collins, Deborah P. Valentine and Debra L. Welkley
Ch. 11. Aging persons / Joyce Burris
Ch. 12. First nations peoples / Hilary N. Weaver
Ch. 13. White ethnics / Debra L. Welkley
Ch. 14. African Americans / Robin Wiggins Carter
Ch. 15. Latino/a Americans / Chrystal C. Ramirez Barranti
Ch. 16. Asian Pacific islanders / Janlee Wong
Ch. 17. Conclusion