Reflective Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy in a Diverse Society
This book is a guide to critical reflective practice that highlights cultural differences and their impact on the therapeutic relationship. It is designed for therapists in training as well as more experienced practitioners. The book addresses important t
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Reflective Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy in a Diverse Society
Jason D. Brown
Reflective Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy in a Diverse Society
Jason D. Brown Faculty of Education Western University London, Canada
ISBN 978-3-030-24504-7 ISBN 978-3-030-24505-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24505-4 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Reflective Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy in a Diverse Society This book is for anyone practicing psychotherapy or counseling. It is my hope that over time and accumulation of experience that the topics remain relevant and the questions, worth considering again at different points in one’s career. The humanity of our work is vital to its practice. In this way, reflective practice can serve as a helpful guide to self-monitoring and improvement. The topics herein place particular importance on the potential for our work to be therapeutic in ways that are also emancipatory, inclusive, and equitable. Social location and identity are fundamental topics to consider for working in a diverse society and across differences. The success of efforts that directly and indirectly challenge privilege are essential to improve access to opportunities that enhance mental health and address illness for all who experience social disadvantage. One way to move this idea forward is to locate oneself in the systemic oppression associated with identities and locations that we are each a part of. My own journey with this started as a student in social work and the realization of the privilege I hold as a White European settler, who is
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