International Handbook of Cross-Cultural Counseling

Cultural Assumptions and Practices Worldwide
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4129-5955-1
Verlag: Sage Publications, Inc

Buch, Englisch, 576 Seiten, Format (B × H): 208 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 1445 g

International Handbook of Cross-Cultural Counseling: Cultural Assumptions and Practices Worldwide has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award as the book that makes the most significant and fundamental contribution to psychology as a global discipline.

"I highly recommend the Handbook for courses in international and cross-cultural psychology, courses on multicultural issues in counseling and psychology, and as a text for professional issues courses in counseling and psychology. The Handbook is an excellent resource for counselors, psychologists and other mental health professionals working internationally or at home."
—John L. Romano, APA Society of Counseling Psychology Division 17 International Section Newsletter

The only book to capture the rich diversity of the profession of counseling around the world, this volume provides a strong theoretical, research, and practical focus, with contributions from more than 80 world-renowned scholars. The first section of the Handbook includes chapters on multicultural and cross-cultural psychology in relation to the profession of counseling in a global context—its current status, methodological issues when studying culture, opportunities and challenges in collaboration across borders, and indigenous models of counseling.

The heart of the Handbook includes chapters that describe the present state of the field in the following countries:

• Europe: France, Great Britain, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, former USSR
• The Middle East: Israel, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

• The Americas and the Caribbean: Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Venezuela

• South and West Africa: Nigeria, South Africa

• Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan

• South Asia: India, Pakistan

• Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Singapore

• East Asia: China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan

• Oceania: Australia

Topics covered in the various country chapters include the history of counseling, cultural and religious values that have shaped attitudes toward counseling, types of clients and presenting problems, indigenous models of counseling, professional issues and challenges, research findings, the influence of U.S. models, and implications for the future.

This Handbook is a must-have resource for mental health professionals. It is also a critical resource for any academic library, as it will be an invaluable reference for faculty and students alike.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gerstein, Lawrence H.

Heppner, P. Paul

Ægisdóttir, Stefanía

Aegisdottir, Stefania

Leung, S. Alvin

Norsworthy, Kathryn L.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziologie von Migranten und Minderheiten
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Minderheiten, Interkulturelle & Multikulturelle Fragen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword - Anthony Marsella
PART I: ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COUNSELING PROFESSION WORLDWIDE
Ch 1. Cross-Cultural Counseling: History, Challenges, and Rationale - Lawrence H. Gerstein, P. Paul Heppner, Stefanía Ægisdóttir, Seung Ming Alvin Leung, Kathryn L. Norsworthy

Ch 2. The Intersection of Multicultural and Cross Natural Movements in the United States: A Complementary Role to Promote Culturally Counseling Sensitive Research, Training, and Practice - P. Paul Heppner, Stefanía Ægisdóttir, Seung Ming Alvin Leung, Changming Duan, Janet E. Helms, Lawrence H. Gerstein, Paul B. Pedersen

Ch 3. The Counseling Profession In- and Outside the United States - Lawrence H. Gerstein, P. Paul Heppner, Rex Stockton, Frederick T.L Leong, Stefanía Ægisdóttir

Ch 4. Exportation of U.S.-Based Models of Counseling and Counseling Psychology: A Critical Analysis - Kathryn L. Norsworthy, P. Paul Heppner, Stefanía Ægisdóttir, Lawrence H. Gerstein, Paul B. Pedersen

Ch 5. Theoretical and Methodological Issues When Studying Culture - Stefanía Ægisdóttir, Lawrence H. Gerstein, Seung Ming Alvin Leung, Kwong-Liem Karl Kwan, Walter J. Lonner

Ch 6. Internationalization of the Counseling Profession: An Indigenous Perspective - Seung Ming Alvin Leung, Thomas Clawson, Kathryn L. Norsworthy, Antonio Tena, Andreea Szilagyi, Jennifer Rogers

Ch 7. Crossing Borders in Collaboration - Kathryn L. Norsworthy, Seung Ming Alvin Leung, P. Paul Heppner, Li-fei Wang
Ch 8. Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Developing Cross-Cultural Competencies and Yuan-Fen - Li-fei Wang, P. Paul Heppner
PART II: THE COUNSELING PROFESSION AROUND THE WORLD
Ch 9. The Role of Japanese Culture in Psychological Health: Implications for Counseling and Clinical Psychology - Makiko Kasai
Ch 10. Professional Accomplishments and Current Cultural Challenges of Counseling in South Korea - Changdai Kim, Dong Min Kim, Young Seok- Seo, Kay Hyon Kim
Ch 11. Counseling in China: Fast Moving, But What Is the Destination? - Zhi-Jin Hou, Seung Ming Alvin Leung, Changming Duan
Ch 12. A Shifting Professional Development and Identity in Taiwan: Integrating Western Counseling Psychology With the Spirit and Worldview of Taiwanese Culture - Lifei Wang, Hung Chiao, P. Heppner
Ch 13. Counseling in a Multicultural Context: A Singapore Example - Esther Tan
Ch 14. Multicultural Approaches of Healing and Counseling in Malaysia - See Ching Mey, Abdul Halim Othman, Suradi Salim, Md. Che Din
Ch 15. Counseling in Pakistan: An Eastern Muslim Perspective - Kausar Suhail, M. Asmir Ajmal
Ch 16. Tradition and Modernity: The Cultural Preparedness Framework for Counselling in India - Gideon Arulmani
Ch 17. Status of Counseling and Psychology in Kyrgyzstan - Elena Molchanova, Elena Kim, Sharon Horne, Gulnara Aitpaeva, Narynbek Ashiraliev, Vladimir Ten, Diana Pohilko
Ch 18. "Blowin' in the Wind": Holding on to Values in the Face of Regulation in Britain - Ralph Goldstein
Ch 19. Career Counseling: From Placement to Vocational Realization in Italy - Salvatore Soresi, Laura Nota
Ch 20. "Our Aspirations are our Possibilities": Growth and Features of Counselling Psychology in Ireland - Eleanor O'Leary, Eoin O'Shea
Ch 21. In the Crossing Currents of the United States and Scandinavia: Counseling and Psychology in Iceland - Stefanía Ægisdóttir, Sif Einarsdóttir
Ch 22. Applied Psychology in Sweden: A Brief Report on Its Role, Ambitions, and Limitations - Johanna E. Nilsson, Thomas Lindgren
Ch 23: Career Counseling in France: A Growing Practice Among Diverse Professional Groups - Valérie Cohen-Scali, Jean Guichard, Jean-Philippe Gaudron
Ch 24. Counseling in Countries Experiencing Political, Cultural, and Economic Transition: The Case of the Former USSR - Oksana Yakushko, Tanya Razzhavaikina, Sharon Horne
Ch 25. Psychology and Counseling in Greece: Rapid Contemporary Development in the Context of a Glorious Past - Georgios Lampropoulos, Anastassios Stalikas
Ch 26. Counseling in the Canadian Mosaic: A Cultural Perspective - Richard A. Young
Ch 27. After la Violencia: The Psychology Profession in Colombia - Edward A. Delgado-Romero, Eduardo E. Delgado Pollo, Rubén Ardila, Corey Smetana
Ch 28. Psychological Counseling in Venezuela: Culture, Change, and Challenges - Pedro E. Rodriguez, Alcira Teixeira, Emma Mejia
Ch 29. Psychology in Argentina: In Search of New Paradigms and Professional Identities - Susana Verdinelli, Carlos M. Diaz-Lazaro

Ch 30. Diversity, Hegemony, Poverty, and the Emergence of Counseling Psychology in Ecuador - Maria-Cristina Cruza-Guet, Arnold R. Spokane, Carlos Leon-Andrade, Teresa Borja
Ch 31. Counseling From the Subversive: The Development of Psychotherapy in Puerto Rico - Luis Rivas Quiñones
Ch 32. The Quest for Relevance: Counseling Psychology in South Africa - Anthony V. Naidoo, Ashfar Kagee
Ch 33. Cross-Cultural Counseling in Nigeria - Charles Ugwuegbulam, Alicia Homrich, Celestine U.U.U. Kadurumba
Ch 34. Context and Diversity in the Provision of Counseling Services in Israel - Moshe Israelashvili, Benny Benjamin
Ch 35. Counseling Challenges Within the Cultural Context of the United Arab Emirates - Fatima Al-Darmaki, Mohamed Sayed

Ch 36. Counseling in Turkey: A Blend of Western Science and Eastern Tradition - Deniz Çinarbas, Fidan Korkut Owen, Ayse Çiftçi
Ch 37. At the Crossroads: Counseling Psychology in Australia - Wendy Patton
PART III: IMPLICATIONS AND CONCLUSION
Ch 38. A Global Vision for the Future of Cross-Cultural Counseling: Theory, Collaboration, Research, and Training - Lawrence H. Gerstein, P. Paul Heppner, Stefanía Ægisdóttir, Seung Ming Alvin Leung, Kathryn L. Norsworthy
Index
About the Editors
About the Authors

Über Autor(innen)

Gerstein, Lawrence H.
Lawrence H. Gerstein earned a B.B.A. in public administration and a Ph.D. in counseling and social psychology. He is a Ball State University George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Fulbright Scholar, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Professor Gerstein is a Co-Editor of the Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology and an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Counseling Psychology. He has published 100+ scholarly articles and three books including the International Handbook of Cross-Cultural Counseling and the Handbook for Social Justice in Counseling Psychology. He is known for his research on cross-cultural methodology, nonviolence, social justice, emotions, and sports for youth development. Professor Gerstein has received 2+ million dollars in funding including four U.S. State Department grants and one U.S. Institute of Peace grant. He has performed conflict prevention and resolution work and/or research with adults, children, and youth in the U.S.A, Jordan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Indonesia, Israel, Taiwan, and Burma. He also has trained Iraqi young leaders in social entrepreneurship.

Aegisdottir, Stefania
Stefania Ægisdóttir is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services at Ball State University. She has written about cross-cultural research methods, attitudes and expectations about counseling, clinical judgment, and international and cross-cultural issues and competencies in counseling research and training. She recently completed a three-year grant from the Icelandic Research Fund to study psychological help-seeking patterns of Icelanders.

Norsworthy, Kathryn L.
Kathryn Louise Norsworthy is currently a Professor, Cornell Distinguished Scholar from 2005 at Rollins College. Previously, she was the Department Chair in the Graduate Studies in Counseling. She has taught a range of graduate courses in counseling programs from a multicultural feminist and diversity perspective. She had developed on-campus counseling clinic and practicing structure and has supervised practicum student. She is a consultant on a joint international project between the World Health Organization and National Board of Certified Counselors in developing culture-centered mental health delivery systems and training curricula in countries of the Global South. Focus: "The underserved and never-served." Meetings held in Paris (2/06) and New Delhi (10/06).

Leung, S. Alvin
Seung-Ming Alvin Leung is a professor in and chairperson of the Department of Educational Psychology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His major areas of interest include career development and assessment; cross-cultural, multicultural, and international issues in counseling; and counseling in educational settings. He is currently the editor of Asian Journal of Counselling and previously served as associate editor of The Counseling Psychologist.

Heppner, P. Paul
P. Paul Heppner is a professor of the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri. He is cofounder of the MU Center for Multicultural Research, Training and Consultation and was the inaugural co-chair of the International Section of counseling Psychology. He has served on several national and international editorial boards and as editor of The Counseling Psychologist.