A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies

Author:   Kimber Shelton (KLS Counseling & Consulting Services, USA) ,  Rosie Phillips Davis ,  Michelle King Lyn (Elle Counseling, LLC, USA) ,  Mahlet Endale (Crossroads Mental Wellness Services, LLC, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9781440875953


Pages:   344
Publication Date:   04 February 2022
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies


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** WINNER of the the 2023 Association for Women in Psychology Distinguished Publication Award** Through an intersectional and inclusive lens, this book provides mental health professionals with a detailed overview of the mental health issues that Black women face as well as the best approach to culturally competent psychological practice with Black women. This text details mental health needs and treatment interventions for Black women. It provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of Black women contribute to mental wellness, identifies effective psychological practices in working with Black women, and challenges readers to advance their cultural competence while providing culturally affirming care to Black women. Additionally, this text is inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity diversity, and it honors the diversity within Black women's identities, relationships, roles, and families. Written by an expert team of Black women clinicians, researchers, and medical professionals, A Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies addresses current sociopolitical events as well as historical trauma as it prepares readers to meet the needs of the Black women they serve.

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Author:   Kimber Shelton (KLS Counseling & Consulting Services, USA) ,  Rosie Phillips Davis ,  Michelle King Lyn (Elle Counseling, LLC, USA) ,  Mahlet Endale (Crossroads Mental Wellness Services, LLC, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.624kg
ISBN:  

9781440875953


ISBN 10:   1440875952
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   04 February 2022
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Forewordvii Rosie Phillips Davis Prefaceix Kimber Shelton, Michelle King Lyn, and Mahlet Endale 1Intersectionality in Therapy for African American and Black Women 2 Culturally Competent Counseling Practice with African American Women Kimber Shelton 3 Depression and Anxiety in African American Women Lauren Simone Harper and Courtney Williams 4 Post-Traumatic Stress and Complex Trauma Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban, Maria Espinola, and Karen Powdrill 5 African American Women and Chronic Mental Illnesses Natalie D. Haslem 6 Substance Use and Dependence Gemari Evans and Kimber Shelton 7 Eating Disorders Judi-Lee Webb and Kimber Shelton 8 Individual Counseling Tamara D'Anjou Turner, Mahlet Endale, and Michelle King Lyn 9 Couple and Family Therapy with African American Women Ayanna Abrams and Ticily Medley 10 Group Therapy with Black and African American Women Michelle King Lyn 11 Inpatient Treatment for African American Women Stephanie N. Williams and Melissa G. Johnson 12 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities Danielle Simmons 13 African American Women with Disabilities Anthea A. Gray, Ngozi Ndukwe, and Angela M. Kuemmel 14 The Mental Health Needs of African American Women Enrolled in Higher Education Mahlet Endale and Terrence Harper II 15 Culturally Competent Counseling with Clients Identifying as Multiracial Jasmine H. Winbush About the Editors and Contributors Index 315

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Kimber Shelton, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and owner of KLS Counseling & Consulting Services in Dallas, TX. She is also adjunct instructor in Yorkville University's MA in counseling psychology program. Michelle King Lyn, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and owner of Elle Counseling, LLC. Mahlet Endale, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and owner of Crossroads Mental Wellness Services, LLC.

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