Black Couples Therapy: Clinical Theory and Practice

Most research and couple therapy modalities tend to be normed on white European American couples and fail to include research on Black couples. This volume fills a void in the theory, research, and practice of couples therapy where clinicians have historically not been specifically trained to provide culturally responsive care when addressing the unique experiences and needs of Black couples. It aims to provide students, researchers, and allied mental health professionals with greater awareness, knowledge, and competency in working with Black couples. It assists therapists in developing a working alliance with Black couples and places an emphasis on cultivating environments that are instrumental to decreasing relationship distress and disconnection. Black Couples Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of the research and theory behind race and collective identity as well as romantic coupling, illustrated by examples of practice.

Author: Yamonte Cooper
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/10/2023
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d
ISBN13: 9781009205658
ISBN10: 100920565X
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Clinical Psychology
- Psychology | Psychotherapy | Couples & Family