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Title Cultural competency training in a global society / edited by Richard H. Dana, James R. Allen
Published New York ; London : Springer, 2008

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Description 1 online resource
Series International and cultural psychology
International and cultural psychology series
Contents Section I: Problems, Populations, and Resources in a Global Society. The Human Faces of Globalization. Globalization: Psychologicla Problems and Social Needs. National and International Professional Resources -- Section II: Education and Training Perspectives in Transition. Transitions Integrating Research and Practice. Transitions in Psychotherapy, Clinical Diagnosis, Assessment. Transitions in Professional Training -- Section III: Multicultural Education/Cultural Competency Training. Research Foundations of Cultural Competency Training. Striving for Cultural Competence. Cultural Competency Training in Professional Psychology -- Section IV: Using Professional Resources Effectively. Competent Practice with Multicultural Populations
Summary Cultural competence is more than an admirable goal: it is an essential skill set for mental health professionals working in a diverse global society marked by crisis and trauma. It is essential for clinicians to understand the intricate mix of history and self-concept, identity and tradition that are central not only for ameliorating psychological problems but to foster psychological health and well-being. As the definition of culture takes on broader meanings-at once embracing multiple identities and increasing globalization- Cultural Competency Training in a Global Society brings a vital per
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Notes English
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Subject Minorities -- Mental health services
Transcultural medical care.
Mental health personnel and patient.
Mental health personnel -- Training of
Clinical competence -- Evaluation
Clinical competence.
Clinical Competence
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Health Care Issues.
MEDICAL -- Public Health.
MEDICAL -- Health Policy.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
MEDICAL -- Diseases.
MEDICAL -- Health Care Delivery.
Transcultural medical care.
Mental health personnel and patient.
Mental health personnel -- Training of.
Clinical competence -- Evaluation.
Minorities -- Mental health services.
Clinical competence
Clinical competence -- Evaluation
Mental health personnel and patient
Mental health personnel -- Training of
Minorities -- Mental health services
Transcultural medical care
Form Electronic book
Author Dana, Richard H
Allen, James R
ISBN 9780387798226
0387798226
1281875813
9781281875815