Multiculturalism in Counseling (Methods/Practice with Diverse Populations)

In response to the field's growing focus on multiculturalism, this book portrays multicultural counseling as a dynamic perspective that should be taken into every counseling relationship. While critics say that emphasis on the culture-specific has led us to forget about the similarities among all human beings and the applicability of universal counseling principles, Sciarra demonstrates that a multicultural perspective can be effectively integrated with traditional principles and strategies. Blending theory and practice through extended case examples, the book provides an effective approach for students who are dealing with diverse populations.

Dr. Sciarra is Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Chairperson of the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, Special Education, and Research at Hofstra University. Besides a doctorate in Counseling, Dr. Sciarra holds permanent certification as school counselor (K-12) from New York State. Before moving into academia, Dr. Sciarra worked as a school counselor in a multicultural environment in New York City. In addition, Dr. Sciarra also has years of experience as an agency counselor working primarily with Latino families and adolescents. He is fluently bilingual (Spanish). Research interests include school counseling, multicultural counseling, Latino families, and cultural identity development. Dr. Sciarra has published numerous articles in all of these areas.