Culturally Affirmative Psychotherapy With Deaf Persons
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (992 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0805814892 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This audience includes not only psychotherapists, but also vocational, guidance and residence counselors, teachers, independent living skills specialists, interpreters, and administrators of programs for the deaf.. A primary tenant of culturally affirmative psychotherapy is to understand and respect such differences, not to eradicate them.The contributors to this volume present a practical and realistic model of providing culturally affirmative counseling and psychotherapy for deaf people. In contrast to the "medical-pathological" model which treats deafness as a disability, the "cultural" model gui
"excellent!!" according to Kay Tyberg. Only 1 word to describe this bookexcellent!!!
Sussman, Ph.D., Community Counseling & Mental Health Clinic, Gallaudet University"As one who's practiced and taught `culturally affirmative psychotherapy' with Deaf individuals for years (though we didn't have a name for it), this volume provides a welcome elucidation of its value and specific characteristics. and Allen E. From theoretical to practical, this book contains a smorgasbord of wisdom. Strongly recommended for mental health professionals, educators, interpreters, rehabilitation counselors, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, upper-division undergraduates, and graduate students in deafness-related fields." - CHOICE"Until now, p