Description
Using a multicultural framework, the text dismantles commonly stigmatized statuses and identities by proposing that all individuals have intersectional identities. Through this unique lens, readers are prompted to intentionally challenge Westernized ideologies that are oppressive and may impede the development of a culturally responsive practice. The Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC), as endorsed by the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), are infused within each chapter, helping readers to develop the awareness, knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to successfully serve a myriad of diverse clients.
Designed to help readers develop a compassionate and thoroughly modern practice, Introduction to 21st Century Counseling is ideal for graduate-level courses in counseling. It is also valuable for clinicians interested in refreshing their personal practice or increasing their multicultural and social justice competence.
About the Author
S. Kent Butler holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Connecticut. He is interim chief equity, inclusion, and diversity officer and a professor of counselor education at the University of Central Florida. In July 2020, he became President-Elect of the American Counseling Association.
Anna Flores Locke holds a Ph.D. in counseling from Montclair State University. She is an assistant professor in mental health counseling at Nyack College, owner of Charlandra Counseling Services, and past president of Counselors for Social Justice.
Joel M. Filmore holds an Ed.D. in counselor education and supervision from Northern Illinois University. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor and works for Seton Hall University in New Jersey and as a senior staff-clinical supervisor for IntraSpectrum Counseling in Illinois.
Reviews
Introduction to 21st Century Counseling: A Multicultural and Social Justice Approach is a scholastic exploration of how today's sociopolitical realities impact the counseling profession and process. Readers will appreciate the engaging writing style, rich resources, and critical reflections to spark further conversation. This book offers counseling students and professional counselors a wealth of information about incorporating social justice and multicultural issues in the practice of counseling which is especially relevant today."- 2022 Textbook & Academic Authors Associations Awards Judging Panel<
"I am teaching multicultural counseling and think the book would be essential in lacing it through the various courses of Counseling. As the director of our program, I think it would be a text that can be adopted at the beginning of the program and integrated throughout the program in the corresponding courses."- Teah L. Moore, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LPC, CPCS, Associate Professor, Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Spalding University
Book Information
ISBN 9781516543830
Author S. Kent Butler
Format Paperback
Page Count 408
Imprint Cognella, Inc
Publisher Cognella, Inc
Weight(grams) 333g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 21mm