Full Description
While psychoanalytic scholars often address specific aspects of diversity such as gender, race, immigration, religion, sexual orientation, and social class, the literature lacks a set of core principles to inform and support culturally competent practice. This approachable volume, now available in paperback, responds to that pressing need.
Drawing on the contributions of psychoanalytic scholars as well as multicultural and feminist psychologists, Pratyusha Tummala-Narra presents a theoretical framework that reflects the realities of clients amp rsquo lives and addresses the complex sociocultural issues that influence their psychological health.
Psychoanalytic theory proves to be particularly valuable in exploring unconscious processes, recurrent themes, and transference and counter-transference. In examining these questions, the author provides engaging case illustrations from her own clinical practice, as well as findings from her research with youth of immigrant origin.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
A Historical Overview and Critique of the Psychoanalytic Approach to Culture and Context
Psychoanalytic Contributions to the Understanding of Diversity
Cultural Competence From a Psychoanalytic Perspective
Attending to Indigenous Narrative
Considering the Role of Language and Affect
Addressing Social Oppression and Traumatic Stress
Recognizing the Complexity of Cultural Identifications
Expanding Self-Examination: Cultural Context in the Life and Work of the Therapist
Implications of a Culturally Informed Psychoanalytic Perspective: Some Thoughts on Future Directions
References
Index
About the Author
