Author: Heesoon Jun
Publisher: Springer Publishing (2018) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-3319725147
Social Justice, Multicultural Counseling, and Practice: Beyond a Conventional Approach (2nd Edition) presents a transformative framework that integrates multiculturalism, social justice, and critical consciousness into counseling theory and practice. This edition challenges conventional counseling models by emphasizing systemic change, intersectionality, and advocacy as central components of ethical and effective helping.
Key features include:
A comprehensive exploration of multicultural and social justice theories as applied to counseling and psychotherapy.
Focus on power, privilege, oppression, and intersectionality as key factors shaping the counseling relationship.
Case studies and reflective exercises that promote self-awareness, critical analysis, and culturally responsive practice.
Practical strategies for advocacy, empowerment, and community engagement within diverse populations.
Updated content incorporating current sociopolitical contexts, contemporary research, and evolving professional standards.
An essential text for counseling, psychology, and social work professionals, this book equips readers to move beyond cultural competence toward transformative, justice-oriented practice that promotes equity and inclusion in all helping relationships.