Humanistic Approaches to Multiculturalism and Diversity: Perspectives on Existence and Difference

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Providing an overview of essential topics in multicultural psychology, Humanistic Approaches to Multiculturalism and Diversity focuses on the intersection of humanistic psychology and multiculturalism, including history, theory, research, and practice. The authors examine the unique contributions of humanistic psychology to multicultural psychology on topics often ignored, such as cultural empathy and indigenous psychology and diversity. The book critiques and rectifies previous failures to adequately engage multicultural issues by providing methods for integrating multicultural psychology and humanistic therapy. Readers will find that each chapter advances scholarship through a dialogue with multicultural perspectives and builds a foundation for future scholarship and clinical practice. This book will be of great interest to mental health professionals interested in humanistic and existential psychology. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Foreword List of contributors PART I: History and Critique of Humanistic Psychology from a Multicultural Perspective 1. Introduction Contextualizing within Humanistic Psychology Rooting Multiculturalism in Humanity The Story of This Book Conclusion References 2. Why I Left Humanistic Psychology References 3. The Challenge of Multiculturalism to Humanistic Psychology The Fourth Force: Multicultural Psychology The Multicultural Critique of Existential–Humanistic Psychology References 4. The History of Black Psychology and Humanistic Psychology: Synergetic Prospects History of Black Psychology Black Psychology and Humanistic Psychology Multicultural-Informed Humanistic Psychology Summary References 5. Humanity and Inhumanity: Relational Themes in Humanistic–Existential Psychology and Multiculturalism Reflected in the United States Constitution, U.S. Constitutional Jurisprudence, and the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights Personal Reflections on the Quest for Meaning during the Era of Apartheid in the United States Contemporary Definitions: Humanistic Psychology, Existential Psychology, and Multicultural Psychology Multicultural Psychology The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) Humanistic and Multicultural Perspectives on the Shadow of Inhumanity in the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Constitutional Jurisprudence in Retrospect and the Long View Forward Conclusion References PART II: Multicultural Competencies and Beyond in Humanistic Psychology 6. Multicultural Competencies in Humanistic Psychology How Can Humanistic Psychologists Achieve These Goals? Impact of Unexamined Cultural Values History of Multicultural Counseling History of Humanistic Psychology and Multicultural Competencies Multicultural Counseling Model and/or Practitioner Skills Clinical Vignette Toward a Liberation Framework Conclusion Note References 7. Microaggressions and Humanistic Psychology Historical Implications Moving Forward Humanistic Contributions to Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions Clinical Applications Summary Note References 8. White Privilege: A Multifaceted Responsibility Defining White Privilege Clinical Implications Future Directions Contributions from This Chapter References 9. Culture and Empathy in Humanistic Psychology Understanding Empathy Research on Empathy Developing Empathy Empathy and Culture Clinical Applications Case Illustration Summary Note References 10. Cultural Myths, Rituals, and Festivals Myth, Rituals, and Festivals Illustration: Junkanoo, a Bahamian Cultural Festival Clinical Implications Summary Note References 11. No Time Like the Present: Embracing Psychological, Social, and Ecological Justice The White Whale Ancient Domestic Disconnection Western Royal Blood Scientific Objectivity Colonialized Scientific Racism Industrial Strength Disconnection The Psychology of Objectivity Sociopathic Objectivity Rejecting the Dark Sciences Ethics-Based Science of Psychology Humanistic and Humanitarian Values as Core Embracing a Justice-Based Practice of Psychology Let America Be America Again References PART III: Applications in Multicultural Contexts 12. Indigenous Psychology The Task Force A Future Forecast Relevance for Clinical Practice Conclusion Note References 13. Humanistic Perspectives on Sexuality Traditional Approaches Humanistic Approaches Case Example Future Directions Key Points References 14. Exploring Disability from the Lens of Humanistic Psychology Constructs on Disability Social Contexts of Selfhood and Disability Identity The Net of Being Future Directions for Humanistic Psychology and Application Essential Lessons References 15. If You Live Long Enough: An Existential–Humanistic Perspective on Aging Brief Overview of Emerging Aging Perspective Aging Stories with Humanistic Perspective Clinical Applications Conclusion Note References 16. Religious and Spiritual Diversity and Humanistic Psychology Some Current Approaches to Religion and Spirituality in Psychotherapy Humanistic Approaches to Religious and Spiritual Diversity Indigenous Psychology and Decolonizing Approaches to Indigenous Spirituality Working with Religiously and Spiritually Diverse Clients: Case Examples Summary and Future Directions Essential Lessons References 17. Multiculturalism and Intersectionality: Weaving New Webs of Relationship and Solidarity Through the Johari Window toward Transformative Social Change Relevance of Johari Window to Clinical Settings Building Solidarity across Societal Divides Solidarity and Intersectionality Our Common Humanity as the Ultimate Intersectionality References Afterword: Back to the Future Index