The Handbook of Social Justice in Psychological Therapies

The Handbook of Social Justice in Psychological Therapies Power, Politics, Change

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Publisher's Synopsis

Are you looking for a psychological therapy textbook with social justice at its centre? Just can′t seem to find a comprehensive textbook that aligns with your attitudes toward positive changes in psychological professions?

This three-part book sets out the core principles for social justice in the psychological therapies. In Part 1 you′ll be introduced to Social Justice Theory in the psychological therapies, covering identity and intersectionality and integrating the psychological and socio-political.

In Part 2, you can expand on your knowledge with Social Justice informed therapeutic practice, which looks at the ways in which social class, race, disability, and other minoritised identities can inform therapeutic practice.

In Part 3, you will look Beyond the therapy room, and explore how to apply your social justice knowledge to clinical supervision, community psychology and other non-traditional therapeutic models.

Supported by a wealth of features including reflective and critical thinking questions, case studies, and recommended further reading resources, this book will help equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitude to work as a more socially conscientious practitioner.

Book information

ISBN: 9781529604832
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Imprint: Sage
Pub date:
DEWEY: 616.8914
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xii, 231
Weight: 438g
Height: 168mm
Width: 243mm
Spine width: 18mm