Addressing cultural complexities in practice: A framework for clinicians and counselors.

Abstract

Seeing the Forest and the Trees - the Complexities of Culture in Practice Becoming a Culturally Responsive Therapist The Clinician's Mirror - Cultural Self-Assessment Entering Another's World -Understanding Client's Identities and Contexts Making Meaningful Connections - Establishing Respect and Rapport Sorting Things Out -Culturally Responsive Assessment Putting Culture to the Test -Considerations with Standardized Testing Making Sense and Moving On - Cultural Responsive Diagnosis and the DSM-IV How To Help Best - Culturally Responsive Therapy Practice Doesn't Make Perfect, But it Sure Does Help - a Final Case Example.