Overview

Exploring Immigrant and Sexual Minority Mental Health provides mental health practitioners with up-to-date theory, cutting-edge research, and therapeutic strategies to assist them in their work with multicultural clients. By focusing on the immigrant psyche, this volume hones in on appropriate counseling interventions and effective, culturally-specific psychotherapeutic practices by introducing the use of Diversity and Identity Formation Therapy (DIFT), a theoretical concept designed for immigrant and sexual minority identity formation. This work can be used in interdisciplinary settings and is applicable for those working in a number of mental health disciplines including counseling, social work, therapy, and more.

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Author:   Pavna K. Sodhi (Private Practice, Ottawa, Canada)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9780415841870

ISBN 10:   0415841879
Pages:   190
Publication Date:   27 March 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables Foreword Peter Gamlin Acknowledgements Introduction to Exploring Immigrant and Sexual Minority Mental Health: Reconsidering Multiculturalism I. Migration Patterns and Diasporic Experiences Introduction 1. Pre-Migration Visions, Reasons for Immigration, and Post-Migration Obstacles and Challenges 2. The Family Context 3. Employment Barriers and Financial Stability 4. Mental Health Concerns 2. Identity Development and Models Introduction 5. Ethnic Identity Formation 6. Sexual Identity Development 7. Intersection of Ethnic Identity Formation and Sexual Identity Development 3. Emerging Trends in Multicultural Psychotherapy Introduction 8. Cultural Competencies and Clinical Logistics 9. Multi-Theoretical Perspective Applicable to Immigrant and Sexual Minority Populations 10. Diversity and Identity Formation Framework (DIFT) 11. Future Directions and Concluding Thoughts Index

Reviews

“The book is timely, and addresses the needs of clinicians and practitioners who work with immigrants and second generation patients/clients. Additionally, it will aid readers who wish to use it as a means to insight and personal growth. Pavna has taken a creative approach to addressing commonly occurring issues and the structure of the book and the chapters have a very practical bend. At the same time, Pavna utilizes creative frameworks to view these issues, e.g., looking at the topics from an individualistic and collectivistic perspective.”— Mudita Rastogi, PhD, Aspire Consulting and Therapy, Arlington Heights, IL

The book is timely, and addresses the needs of clinicians and practitioners who work with immigrants and second generation patients/clients. Additionally, it will aid readers who wish to use it as a means to insight and personal growth. Pavna has taken a creative approach to addressing commonly occurring issues and the structure of the book and the chapters have a very practical bend. At the same time, Pavna utilizes creative frameworks to view these issues, e.g., looking at the topics from an individualistic and collectivistic perspective. - Mudita Rastogi, PhD, Aspire Consulting and Therapy, Arlington Heights, IL

Author Information

Pavna K. Sodhi, EdD, is a psychotherapist, researcher, and educator in Ottawa. Her research merges mental health issues with concepts surrounding identity formation. Her work on immigrant issues, ethnic identity formation, sexual minorities, and multicultural mental health concerns has been featured in both national and international scholarly journals and books. She is fluent in English, French, and Punjabi.

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