Main description:

This essential text explores what it means to be a South Asian American living in the US while seeking, navigating and receiving psychological, behavioral or counseling services. It delves into a range of issues including cultural identity, racism, colorism, immigration, gender, sexuality, parenting, and caring for older adults.

Chapter authors provide research literature, clinical and cultural considerations for interviewing and treatment planning, case examples, questions for reflection, suggested readings, and resources. The book also includes insights on the future of South Asian American mental health, social justice, advocacy, and public policy.

Integrating theory, research, and application, this book serves as a clinical guide for therapists, instructors, professors and supervisors in school/university counseling centers working with South Asian American clients, as well as for counseling students.

Contents:

Part I: History and Evolution of South Asian American Psychology

Chapter 1: South Asian American Counseling and Psychology

Chapter 2: Casteism, Colonization and Colorism

Part II: Immigration, Acculturation, and Identity Development

Chapter 3. Implications of Immigration, Racism, and the Current Sociopolitical Climate

Chapter 4: South Asian American Identity

Chapter 5: South Asian American Multiracial, Multi Heritage and Diaspora Identities

Part III: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Influences in Psychological Adaptation

Chapter 6: Impact of Gender Socialization and Cultural Norms of South Asian Americans

Chapter 7: South Asian American LGBTQIA+ People and Communities: Developing Spaces of Empowerment and Liberation in Mental Health Settings

Chapter 8: Religion Spirituality and Clinical Implications

Chapter 9: South Asian American Marriages and Dating

Part IV: Raising Families, Working with Elders and Providing Counseling Services

Chapter 10: Considerations for South Asian American Parenting and Families

Chapter 11: Counseling South Asian American Youth

Chapter 12: Counseling Older South Asian Americans

Chapter 13: Exploring the Nuanced South Asian American Therapeutic Relationship

Part V: Future of South Asian American Mental Health

Chapter 14: South Asian American political Movements and Mental Health: the Importance of Advocacy, Social Justice, and Public Policy