Working with Difference and Diversity in Counselling and Psychotherapy

SECTION I: THE IMPACT OF 'DIFFERENCE' Chapter 1: The Psychological Impact of Hostility Chapter 2: The Social Construction of Difference: Race, Ethnicity, Nationality and Religion Chapter 3: The Social Construction of Difference: Gender, Sex, Sexuality, Disability, Age and Class Chapter 4: Reclaiming Identity in the 1970s and 1980s Chapter 5: Contemporary Identities SECTION II: BRIDGES AND BARRIERS TO THERAPEUTIC WORK Chapter 6: Cultural Arrogance Chapter 7: Cultural Humility Chapter 8: Demonising and Romanticising the 'Other' Chapter 9: Power and Prejudice Chapter 10: Power and Privilege Chapter 11: Challenges to Communication Conclusion: The Therapeutic Relationship

Each chapter points us towards how difference and diversity in the therapy room can challenge us to be better therapists. The author does not lecture but makes us aware of ourselves in relation to ourselves, social history, the client's self and the space in the therapy room where differences sit. This short book is not a quick read; nor is it of small impact. It is without doubt one to revisit and be refreshed by when needed. -- Gavin Conn * Therapy Today *