A Handbook on Counseling African American Women

Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies
Herausgeber: King Lyn, Michelle; Shelton, Kimber

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Through an intersectional and inclusive lens, this book provides mental health professionals with a detailed overview of the mental health issues that Black women face as well as the best approach to culturally competent psychological practice with Black women. This text details mental health needs and treatment interventions for Black women. It provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of Black women contribute to mental wellness, identifies effective psychological practices in working with Black women, and challenges readers to advance their cultural competence while providing culturally affirming care to Black women. Additionally, this text is inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity diversity, and it honors the diversity within Black women's identities, relationships, roles, and families. Written by an expert team of Black women clinicians, researchers, and medical professionals, A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies addresses current sociopolitical events as well as historical trauma as it prepares readers to meet the needs of the Black women they serve.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Praeger
• Seitenzahl: 338
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 672g
• ISBN-13: 9781440875953
• ISBN-10: 1440875952
• Artikelnr.: 64679884

Autorenporträt

Kimber Shelton, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and owner of KLS Counseling & Consulting Services in Dallas, TX. She is also adjunct instructor in Yorkville University's MA in counseling psychology program. Michelle King Lyn, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and owner of Elle Counseling, LLC. Mahlet Endale, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and owner of Crossroads Mental Wellness Services, LLC.

Inhaltsangabe

Forewordvii
Rosie Phillips Davis
Prefaceix
Kimber Shelton, Michelle King Lyn, and Mahlet Endale
1Intersectionality in Therapy for African American and Black Women
2 Culturally Competent Counseling Practice with African American Women
Kimber Shelton
3 Depression and Anxiety in African American Women Lauren Simone Harper and
Courtney Williams
4 Post-Traumatic Stress and Complex Trauma Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban, Maria
Espinola, and Karen Powdrill
5 African American Women and Chronic Mental Illnesses Natalie D. Haslem
6 Substance Use and Dependence Gemari Evans and Kimber Shelton
7 Eating Disorders Judi-Lee Webb and Kimber Shelton
8 Individual Counseling Tamara D'Anjou Turner, Mahlet Endale, and Michelle
King Lyn
9 Couple and Family Therapy with African American Women Ayanna Abrams and
Ticily Medley
10 Group Therapy with Black and African American Women Michelle King Lyn
11 Inpatient Treatment for African American Women Stephanie N. Williams and
Melissa G. Johnson
12 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities Danielle Simmons
13 African American Women with Disabilities Anthea A. Gray, Ngozi Ndukwe,
and Angela M. Kuemmel
14 The Mental Health Needs of African American Women Enrolled in Higher
Education Mahlet Endale and Terrence Harper II
15 Culturally Competent Counseling with Clients Identifying as Multiracial
Jasmine H. Winbush
About the Editors and Contributors
Index
315