Culturally Considerate School Counseling

Helping Without Bias

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Beskrivning

"The author′s compelling personal story, which serves as a connecting narrative, inspired me to read the book straight through in a single sitting."—Mary Monroe Kolek, Deputy Superintendent, New Canaan Public Schools, CT"Anderson writes in a clear voice about students and families who are marginalized by their differences. A copy of this book should be on every school counselor′s bookshelf."—Patricia Hart DeNoble, Clinical Social Worker, Oakdale Elementary School, Dedham, MAA barrier-breaking guide to honoring each student′s individualityKim L. Anderson brings her counseling expertise, personal experience, and compassionate perspective to this practical resource that cultivates "cultural competence"— an essential tool for working with diverse populations. Expanding the definition of culture, Culturally Considerate School Counseling addresses how biases have evolved in new and challenging ways, and provides strategies to help school counselors create safe and secure learning environments by:Recognizing the unique needs of students, including those with various spiritual beliefs and body types Interacting with families, faculty, administrators, and communities in culturally considerate waysApplying practical tools learned from case illustrations and new data Engaging in self-reflection, self-care, and professional growth Each chapter features a list of competencies, including the relevant ASCA National Model standards. The volume concludes with a "Culturally Considerate Counseling" model adapted from Anderson′s work with veteran Corwin author Bonnie M. Davis, who contiributes to the book with a compelling foreword.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-11-03
Mått:177 x 254 x 12 mm
Vikt:400 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:SAGE Publications Inc
ISBN:9781412987516

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Kim L. Anderson’s career path has been a diverse and divergent one. Prior to obtaining a graduate degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, she was a freelance writer, photographer and graphic artist with interests in “outsider art,” expressions of oppression and liberation beyond conventional artistic borders or boundaries. After many years of private practice as a licensed clinical social worker, clinical supervisor and educator, Kim received a post-graduate certificate in art psychotherapy and now is a board certified art therapist. She is the author of Culturally Considerate School Counseling: Helping Without Bias, published by Corwin Press in 2010. Ms. Anderson presents her eclectic work at numerous local, regional and national events and venues, engaging her audience through compelling narrative, careful research, evocative experiences, and instructive storytelling.Read Kim Anderson′s blogpost: http://niusileadscape.org/bl/ and follow her on Twitter @kandersonlcsw!

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“The author writes in a clear voice for students and families who are marginalized by their differences from the mainstream, offering practical strategies for the practitioner to use with both individuals and systems. A copy of this should be on every school counselor’s bookshelf.”

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Bonnie M. Davis, PhDPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPart I. Populations to Consider1. Culturally Considerate Counseling2. Religion and Spirituality3. Different Abilities4. Aesthetic Issues5. Illness6. Environmental Issues7. Gender and Sexuality IssuesPart II. Interfacing With Family, Faculty, Administration, and Community8. School-Family-Community Partnerships9. Team BuildingPart III. School Counseling in the Age of Change10. Consider These Counseling ChallengesPart IV. School Counselors as Change Agents: Opportunities for Growth11. Expanding Clinical Skills12. Self-Care for the CaregiverAfterword: What Is a School Without Bias?ResourcesReferencesIndex