For courses in Introduction to Psychology, African American Psychology, African American Studies, Multicultural Counseling and Cross Cultural Counseling and Psychotherapy.
This text highlights the limitations of traditional psychological theories and approaches when applied to people of African descent. It provides information on how the African Centered Perspective is defined, as well as how it operates in the context of the African American family with regard to identity development, education, mental health, research, and managing contemporary issues. It links the context of African American life to the traditions, values and spiritual essence of their African ancestors in an attempt to acknowledge the African worldview and assist the African American community in addressing some of the challenges they continue to face.
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For courses in Introduction to Psychology, African American Psychology, African American Studies, Multicultural Counseling and Cross Cultural Counseling and Psychotherapy.
This text highlights the limitations of traditional psychological theories and approaches when applied to people of African descent. It provides information on how the African Centered Perspective is defined, as well as how it operates in the context of the African American family with regard to identity development, education, mental health, research, and managing contemporary issues. It links the context of African American life to the traditions, values and spiritual essence of their African ancestors in an attempt to acknowledge the African worldview and assist the African American community in addressing some of the challenges they continue to face.
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Book is intended for undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals and lay people across disciplines of Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Counseling, Education, Sociology, African Studies, and Criminal Justice.
This fourth edition provides insights and a knowledge base that extends across space and time. Space is from Africa to the United States of America; time extends from Ancient Kemetic (Egyptian), to historically African, and to contemporary African America.
This new edition has a forward by famed psychologist, Dr. Na'im Akbar.
Contains practical strategies for consideration in exploring identity, educating children, managing issues in mental health, coping with racism and oppression, and working with juvenile offenders.
Written by three generations of scholars, which gives this text a unique perspective on inner-generational continuity.
Not an edited volume.
Grounded in African Centered Ideology.
It has the conceptual depth of a solid text book, yet the writing style that is profound and conversational, which facilitates understanding.
Both Drs. Parham and White are academicians and clinicians, which gives them an added perspective in intellectually grounding their suggestions for counseling/clinical interactions, and practical relevance for applying their theoretical constructs learned in the classroom.
This fourth edition is dedicated to renowned scholar, psychologist and professor, Dr. Asa G. Hilliard.
Foreword
Preface
Dedication
Chapter 1 Building for Eternity
Chapter 2 African Centered Psychology in the Modern Era
Chapter 3 The Spiritual Core Of African Centered Psychology
Chapter 4 The African American Family
Chapter 5 Coping with Racism and Oppression: Social Disparities That Impact Black Lives
Chapter 6 The Struggle for Identity Congruence in African Americans
Chapter 7 The Psychology Of African Centered Education
Chapter 8 Mental Health Issues Among African American People
Chapter 9 Applications of An African Centered Psychology: The Juvenile Offender
Chapter 10 African Centered Psychology: A Look Beyond 2010
Chapter 11 Selected Annotated Bibliography
Afterword
References
Index
This text highlights the limitations of traditional psychological theories and approaches when applied to people of African descent. It provides information on how the African Centered Perspective is defined, as well as how it operates in the context of the African American family with regard to identity development, education, mental health, research, and managing contemporary issues. It links the context of African American life to the traditions, values and spiritual essence of their African ancestors in an attempt to acknowledge the African worldview and assist the African American community in addressing some of the challenges they continue to face.
This text highlights the limitations of traditional psychological theories and approaches when applied to people of African descent. It provides information on how the African Centered Perspective is defined, as well as how it operates in the context of the African American family with regard to identity development, education, mental health, research, and managing contemporary issues. It links the context of African American life to the traditions, values and spiritual essence of their African ancestors in an attempt to acknowledge the African worldview and assist the African American community in addressing some of the challenges they continue to face.
Product Description
For courses in Introduction to Psychology, African American Psychology, African American Studies, Multicultural Counseling and Cross Cultural Counseling and Psychotherapy.
This text highlights the limitations of traditional psychological theories and approaches when applied to people of African descent. It provides information on how the African Centered Perspective is defined, as well as how it operates in the context of the African American family with regard to identity development, education, mental health, research, and managing contemporary issues. It links the context of African American life to the traditions, values and spiritual essence of their African ancestors in an attempt to acknowledge the African worldview and assist the African American community in addressing some of the challenges they continue to face.
Features + Benefits
Book is intended for undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals and lay people across disciplines of Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Counseling, Education, Sociology, African Studies, and Criminal Justice.
This fourth edition provides insights and a knowledge base that extends across space and time. Space is from Africa to the United States of America; time extends from Ancient Kemetic (Egyptian), to historically African, and to contemporary African America.
This new edition has a forward by famed psychologist, Dr. Na'im Akbar.
Contains practical strategies for consideration in exploring identity, educating children, managing issues in mental health, coping with racism and oppression, and working with juvenile offenders.
Written by three generations of scholars, which gives this text a unique perspective on inner-generational continuity.
Not an edited volume.
Grounded in African Centered Ideology.
It has the conceptual depth of a solid text book, yet the writing style that is profound and conversational, which facilitates understanding.
Both Drs. Parham and White are academicians and clinicians, which gives them an added perspective in intellectually grounding their suggestions for counseling/clinical interactions, and practical relevance for applying their theoretical constructs learned in the classroom.
This fourth edition is dedicated to renowned scholar, psychologist and professor, Dr. Asa G. Hilliard.
Foreword
Preface
Dedication
Chapter 1 Building for Eternity
Chapter 2 African Centered Psychology in the Modern Era
Chapter 3 The Spiritual Core Of African Centered Psychology
Chapter 4 The African American Family
Chapter 5 Coping with Racism and Oppression: Social Disparities That Impact Black Lives
Chapter 6 The Struggle for Identity Congruence in African Americans
Chapter 7 The Psychology Of African Centered Education
Chapter 8 Mental Health Issues Among African American People
Chapter 9 Applications of An African Centered Psychology: The Juvenile Offender
Chapter 10 African Centered Psychology: A Look Beyond 2010
Chapter 11 Selected Annotated Bibliography
Afterword
References
Index
This text highlights the limitations of traditional psychological theories and approaches when applied to people of African descent. It provides information on how the African Centered Perspective is defined, as well as how it operates in the context of the African American family with regard to identity development, education, mental health, research, and managing contemporary issues. It links the context of African American life to the traditions, values and spiritual essence of their African ancestors in an attempt to acknowledge the African worldview and assist the African American community in addressing some of the challenges they continue to face.