Diversity in Couple and Family Therapy: Ethnicities, Sexualities, and Socioeconomics

Description

This unprecedented volume provides a primer on diverse couples and families ”one of the most numerous and fastest-growing populations in the United States ”illustrating the unique challenges they face to thrive in various cultural and social surroundings. ¢ Offers an examination of a broader-than-typical array of diverse families and the challenges they face ¢ Includes case vignettes of couples and families of varying racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, religious/spiritual, and sexual orientations, the subgroups among them, and their intersections ¢ Examines issues including social disparities, stereotyping and discrimination, identity development, and the roles of neighborhoods and communities ¢ Written to allow easy incorporation as a textbook or supplemental text ¢ Includes highlighted "Myths and Realities" with each chapter as well as a list of additional resources and cultural competence take-aways after each section (Source: Google Books API)