Author : Judith Worell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471256943
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (712 download)
Book Synopsis Feminist Perspectives in Therapy by : Judith Worell
Download or read book Feminist Perspectives in Therapy written by Judith Worell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-10-22 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feminist Perspectives in Therapy: Empowering Diverse Womenaddresses core issues in feminist psychological practice along withstrategies and techniques for understanding the development andexperiences of women throughout their lives. Two leading feministpsychologists provide a model that integrates feminist andmulticultural theory and practice, incorporating both internal andexternal sources of women's psychological distress andwell-being. This Second Edition is filled with valuable information on thelatest developments in research and major issues faced bytherapists treating women, along with clinical case studies thatprovide practical examples of how to put theory intopractice. Topics covered include: * Promoting physical and psychological health * Confronting interpersonal abuse and violence * Balancing career and family * Integrating multicultural and diversity issues * Negotiating relationships Complete with self-assessment activities, experimental exercises,and resources for further reading, Feminist Perspectives inTherapy: Empowering Diverse Women, Second Edition is a practicalbook for students and a valuable resource for mental healthprofessionals.