Isha Mckenzie-Mavinga

Black Issues in the Therapeutic Process (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The impact of slavery and colonialism still reverberates in black and ethnic minority communities, but counsellors are often given little training on how to respond effectively to the profound effects on their clients. Inspired by the author's own research, this book explores creatively how the therapeutic relationship with people of African or Caribbean heritage can better take account of such deep-seated intercultural issues.

Offering real-life stories, examples and poetry extracts, the author reflects on students' and practitioners' understanding of their own connections with black issues and draws on layers of experience to give practical advice. Filled with thoughtful and supportive guidance, the book:
- Provides direct techniques to assist empathic therapeutic work with the hurt of racism.
- Explores questions that have been asked by practising and trainee therapists.
- Develops readers' understanding of key issues in a global and historical context.
- Encourages practitioners to broaden their experience of working with black issues.

This unique and engaging book offers invaluable insight for all students, counsellors and health care professionals who are seeking better understanding in their work with people of black African/Caribbean origin.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781137199799
• Artikelnr.: 62728667

Autorenporträt

ISHA MCKENZIE-MAVINGA is a published author, Psychotherapist, Reiki Practitioner, Trainer& Supervisor in the UK. She has twenty years of teaching experience and lectures on transcultural counselling at London Metropolitan University.

Inhaltsangabe

PART I: SHARED CONCERNS
A Can of Worms
Feeling it in our Bones
A Black Empathic Approach
PART II: RECOGNITION TRAUMA
Healing Ancestral Baggage
Black Western Archetypes
Cultural Schizophrenia
PART III: FINDING A VOICE
Breaking the Bonds
Wounded Warrior
PART IV: A BRIDGE FROM FEAR TO TRANSFORMATION
Therapeutic Style and Approach to Client Work
Going All The Way