This book addresses the rapidly increasing incidence of domestic violence. It specifically looks at the psychological abuse of African women, the silence around the abuse of males, the relevance of cognitive behavior couple therapy for the African family, and racial microaggressions encountered by black therapists in their work. It provides comprehensive information on these sensitive topics and practical advice on how to deal with challenges encountered in counselling. Are we moving in the right direction is a valuable resource for students, researchers and practitioners interested in working with racially diverse groups.