Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services [Paperback]

Author Jerry Diller's practical text offers students a balance of clinical and theoretical information, focusing on effective methods of providing cross-cultural services. CULTURAL DIVERSITY: A PRIMER FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES, 6th Edition, presents the general principles of cultural diversity, the process of cross-cultural service delivery and cultural information on specific client populations. Updated with new topics and case studies, it also provides students with practical clinical suggestions and cautions through interviews with professionals from different ethnic backgrounds. In addition, the book helps students to better understand their own prejudices so that they can be more effective counselors when working with clients from different cultures. Also available: MindTap, the digital learning solution that guides students through the course.1. Introduction. 2. What It Means to Be Culturally Competent. 3. Working with Culturally Diverse Clients. 4. Understanding Racism, Prejudice, and White Privilege. 5. Understanding Culture and Cultural Differences. 6. Working with Culturally Diverse Parents and Families. 7. Culturally Sensitive Treatment with Children. 8. Bias in Service Delivery. 9. Mental Health Issues. 10. Treating Victims of Ethnic Conflict, Genocide, and Mass Violence. 11. Working with Latino/a Clients: An Interview with Roberto Almanzan. 12. Working with Native American Clients: An Interview with Jack Lawson. 13. Working with African American Clients: An Interview with Veronique Thompson. 14. Working with Asian American Clients: An Interview with Dan Hocoy. 15. Working with Arab and Muslim American Clients: An Interview with Marwan Dwairy. 16. Working with South Asian American Clients: An Interview with Sumana Kaipa. 17. Working with White Ethnic Clients: An Interview with the Author. 18. Some Closing Thoughts.