Multicultural Therapy

Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, is a psychologist in independent practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Vasquez served as the 2011 president of the American Psychological Association. She has also previously served as president for the Texas Psychological Association, APA Division 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women), and APA Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), as well as a term on the APA Board of Directors. She is a cofounder of APA Divisions 45 (Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race) and 56 (Trauma Psychology), and the National Multicultural Conference and Summit. Dr. Vasquez has coauthored several books in addition to dozens of book chapters and journal articles. Josephine D. Johnson, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Livonia, Michigan. Dr. Johnson provides services to children, adults, and families, and clinical supervision to doctoral and masters level psychologists, as well as serving as a consultant to community mental health agencies. She served on the American Psychological Association Board of Directors and in numerous groups, including the Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice, and was chair of the Membership Board and the Task Force on the Implementation of the Multicultural Guidelines. She has served as Michigans Federal Advocacy Coordinator, recently served as secretary of the Metro Detroit Association of Black Psychologists, and was President of the Michigan Psychological Association and its "Psychologist of the Year" in 2009. Dr. Johnson has lectured nationally on culturally responsive treatment.

Introduction Chapter 1. History Chapter 2. Theory, Goals, and Key Concepts Chapter 3. Therapeutic Process: Primary Change Mechanisms Chapter 4. Integrating Multiculturalism and Social Justice in Psychological Theories of Change Chapter 5. Multiculturalism in Education, Training, and Professional Development Chapter 6. Summary Suggested Readings References