Culture and Identity
Life Stories for Counselors and Therapists
Third Edition
- Anita Jones Thomas - Loyola University Chicago, USA
- Sara E. Schwarzbaum - Northeastern Illinois University, USA
© 2017 | 464 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Culture and Identity engages students with autobiographical stories that show the intersections of culture as part of identity formation. The easy-to-read stories centered on such themes as race, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, sexual orientation, and disability tell the real-life struggles with identity development, life events, family relationships, and family history. The Third Edition includes an expanded framework model that encompasses racial socialization, oppression, and resilience. New discussions of timely topics include race and gender intersectionality, microaggressions, enculturation, cultural homelessness, risk of journey, spirituality and wellness, and APA guidelines for working with transgendered individuals.
Preface
| Organization of the Book |
Acknowledgments
SECTION I: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS
1. Self in Context
| Developmental Processes |
| Development of the Self |
| Development of Self in Context |
| Societal Influences on Development |
| Shifting Selves |
| Resilience |
| What Is Resilience? |
| Factors Associated With Resilience |
| Personal Protective Factors |
| Using Resilience in Treatment |
SECTION II: RACE AND ETHNICITY
2. Julie’s Story: So What if I’m a Black Woman?
| Julie’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Race and Stereotypes |
| Interpersonal Relationships |
| Racism |
| Self-Definition/Authentic Self |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Influence of Race |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Critical Consciousness and the Authentic Self |
| Racial Heritage |
| Racial Socialization |
| Countertransference |
| Reactions to Racism |
| Race of the Therapist |
| Toolbox Activity—Julie |
3. Butch’s Story: Who Am I?
| Butch’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Contextual Dimensions |
| Family Socialization Patterns |
| Intragroup Differences |
| Self-Image |
| Cultural Homelessness |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Myths About Multiracial Individuals |
| Family and Racial Socialization Processes |
| Countertransference |
| Myths and Misperceptions |
| Issues of Self-Hatred |
| Toolbox Activity—Butch |
4. Betsie’s Story: I Am 100% Jewish
| Betsie’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Pride About Ethnic Background |
| The Connection Between Ethnicity and Family Values |
| Pressure to Conform to Ethnic Values |
| Relationship Between Ethnicity and Religion |
| Relationship Between Sociohistorical Contexts and Identity |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Pride About Ethnic Background |
| Ethnicity, Family Values, and Pressures to Conform |
| Relationship Between Ethnicity, Religion, Sociohistorical Contexts, and Other Variables |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Countertransference |
| Similar Ethnicity |
| Different Ethnicity |
| Toolbox Activity—Betsie |
5. Maribel’s Story: When Are You Going to Have Kids?
| Maribel’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Ethnicity, Immigration, Social Class, and Racism |
| Ethnicity and Language |
| The Double Life of a Hybrid Identity |
| Gender Role Shifts |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Countertransference |
| Toolbox Activity—Maribel |
SECTION III: IMMIGRATION AND ACCULTURATION
6. Vu’s Story: I Am an American
| Vu’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Forced Migration and Refugee Status |
| Second Language Acquisition |
| Acculturation and Assimilation Processes |
| Survivor Guilt |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Forced Migration and Refugee Status |
| Second Language Acquisition |
| Acculturation Processes and Coping Styles |
| Survivor Guilt |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Acquire Knowledge of History |
| Psycholinguistic History |
| Countertransference |
| Excessive Curiosity About the Client’s Background |
| Wish to Help Clients Go Back to Their Roots |
| Toolbox Activity—Vu |
7. Esteban’s Story: Still Uprooted
| Esteban’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Tragic Loss |
| Language Loss |
| Language, Acculturation, and Ethnicity |
| Immigration and Social Class |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Language Loss |
| Shifts in Social Class |
| Ethnicity and Acculturation Views |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Language Switching and Language Mixing |
| Countertransference |
| Sadness or Guilt |
| Denial of Culture |
| Wish to Prove That the Clinician Is Above Prejudice |
| Toolbox Activity—Esteban |
8. Maria Luz’s Story: Here We Are Not Free
| Maria Luz’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Ambivalence |
| Voluntary Versus Involuntary Migration |
| Documented Versus Undocumented Status |
| Language Issues of the First-Generation Immigrant |
| Immigration and Geographic Origin |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Potential for Dropout From Services |
| Beliefs About Mental Health Practices |
| Risk of Dropout From Counseling Services |
| Ambivalence About the Immigration Decision |
| Language Issues |
| Importance of Geographic Origin |
| Documentation Status |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Pretherapy Orientation |
| Countertransference |
| Clients’ Language, Habits, and Customs |
| Therapist Discomfort and Positive or Negative Stereotypes |
| Toolbox Activity—Maria Luz |
9. Teresa’s Story: I Didn’t Want to Go to Church on Sunday
| Teresa’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| First- Versus Second-Generation Immigrants |
| Language Issues of the Second Generation: Loss or Rejection |
| Intergenerational Conflicts and Gender |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Language Issues With the Second Generation |
| Intergenerational Conflicts and Gender Roles |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Untangling Family Conflicts Based on Second-Generation Choices |
| Countertransference |
| Taking Sides |
| Toolbox Activity—Teresa |
SECTION IV: RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY
10. Frank’s Story: Hearing God’s Voice
| Frank’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Relationship With God |
| Submission in Religion |
| Religion as a Strength or Resource |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Relationship With a Higher Power |
| Existential Questions |
| Religion as Strength |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Countertransference |
| Discomfort With Religious Discussions |
| Differences in Religious Beliefs |
| Toolbox Activity—Frank |
11. Bob’s Story: The Good Christian Son
| Bob’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Religious Socialization |
| Shift in Religious Identity |
| Internal Migration and Religious Identity |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Countertransference |
| Toolbox Activity—Bob |
12. Katie’s Story: Catholic and Jewish? How Can It Be?
| Katie’s Story |
| Was This a “Crisis” of Faith? |
| The Wedding Plans |
| And the Rest of the Story . . . ? |
| Teach Your Children Diligently |
| Practice, Practice, Practice: A Practicing Catholic |
| Content Themes |
| Religious Identity Development |
| Decision Making |
| Family Socialization |
| Influence of Current Events |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Examination of Specific Religious Teachings |
| Interfaith Relationship Issues |
| Countertransference |
| Moral Dilemmas |
| Confusion About Interfaith Differences |
| Toolbox Activity—Katie |
13. Malia’s Story: Am I American?
| Malia’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Process of Identity |
| Acculturation |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Process of Identity |
| Religion |
| Acculturation |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Countertransference |
| Toolbox Activity—Malia |
SECTION V: SOCIAL CLASS
14. Carla’s Story: One More Mile
| Carla’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| The Impact of Poverty |
| Lack of Access to Resources |
| Importance of Education |
| Link to Race/Dominant Values |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Countertransference |
| Toolbox Activity—Carla |
15. Anthony’s Story: From Radical to Bohemian to Suit Me
| Anthony’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Changes in Socioeconomic Status and Social Class |
| Dominant Class Standards |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Dominant Values |
| Budgets |
| Countertransference |
| Differences in Values |
| Classism |
| Toolbox Activity—Anthony |
SECTION VI: SEXUAL ORIENTATION
| Clinical Considerations |
16. Karen’s Story: Midlife Growing Pains
| Karen’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Coming Out |
| Bisexuality |
| Shame and Internal Judgment |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Countertransference |
| Toolbox Activity—Karen |
17. Rachel’s Story: Nurturing the Spirit
| Transgender and Intersex Sexuality |
| Implications for Professionals |
| Discussion Questions |
| Rachel’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Trapped in Wrong Body/Gender Identity |
| Transition |
| Harassment |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Cross-Gender Expression and Transgender Identity |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Expression and Acceptance of Gender Identity |
| Transitioning and Working Through Harassment |
| Belief in Client Competency |
| Countertransference |
| Toolbox Activity—Rachel |
SECTION VII: DISABILITY
18. David’s Story: Broken Neck, Intact Spirit
| David’s Story |
| Content Themes |
| Grief and Loss Issues |
| Adjusting to the Disability |
| Disability Identity Development |
| Discrimination |
| Resilience and Social Justice |
| Clinical Applications |
| Assessment |
| Techniques and Interventions |
| Grief and Loss |
| Fostering Resilience |
| Career Counseling |
| Intersectionality |
| Process of Therapy |
| Countertransference |
| Pity |
| Curiosity |
| Toolbox Activity—David |
Appendix
References
Index
About the Authors
Supplements
Instructor Site
Password-protected Instructor Resources include the following:
- Discussion and essay questions can be used as a spring board for classroom discussion and for essay questions in exam or quizzes.
- Editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides offer complete flexibility for creating a multimedia presentation for the course
- Presentation suggestions for student research papers or oral presentations. The topics can also be used for class discussions, papers, and as a basis for ideas to assign other projects.
- Comprehensive instructor’s manual comprised of all resources developed for this text.
Student Study Site
The open-access Student Study Site includes the following:
The open-access Student Study Site includes the following:
- For a more real-life, intimate understanding of the life stories, five podcasts and videos relate the stories of Butch, Maribel, Bob, Anthony, and Karen, taped by professional actors, correspond to the stories published in the book.
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides questions to focus and guide student interpretation. Combine cutting-edge academic journal scholarship with the topics in your course for a robust classroom experience.
- Additional relevant sources can be assigned to the primary textbook to supplement information in each of the sections of the textbook.
- Relevant films of topics including: The Concepts of Culture and Ethnicity, Culture and Research, Basic Processes, Culture and Developmental Processes, Personality, Emotion, and the Self in Cultural Context, Health, Stress, and Coping Across Cultures, Culture and Social Behavior, Intergroup Relations, and Intercultural Interaction.
“The authors provide readers with compelling narratives that are both powerful and informative. The book is well organized and helps the reader identify important content themes and interventions necessary to work with diverse populations. I would highly recommend this text to counselor trainees and students interested in working from a culturally mindful perspective!”
Illinois State University
“Thomas and Schwarzbaum’s life story approach offers students and trainees an inclusive, sensitive, and progressive means of evaluating cultural identity development. Their rich collection of narratives generates valuable insights into the intersection of a diverse array of cultural factors that foster cultural identity growth. Students and trainees who read this text will gain fresh perspectives on how their therapeutic approach can be used to help clients cultivate and bolster a personally meaningful cultural identity.”
Georgia Southern University
“Thomas and Schwarzbaum’s delicate handling of the sensitive topic of multicultural counseling in the text Culture and Identity: Life Stories for Counselors and Therapists is a must read for students and therapists who wish to increase their knowledge, skills, and understanding of the dynamics of a rapidly changing multicultural world.”
Regent University
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