Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction: Beginning the journey of cultural humility -- part 1. Theoretical foundation and self-awareness -- Multicultural orientation -- Exploring your cultural identity -- Working on cultural biases, power, and privilege -- Cultural humility in the therapy context -- part 2. Cultural humility and the process of psychotherapy -- Strengthening the working alliance -- Repairing the relationship after cultural ruptures -- Navigating value differences and conflicts -- Working within your limits -- Continuing the journey of cultural humility.

"Many mental health practitioners (MHPs) today recognize and affirm the importance of cultural background -- race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality -- in their clients' lives. However, many MHPs also struggle to address cultural issues in practice, whether because of unfamiliarity, fear of giving offense, or cultural differences or similarities between client and therapist make it difficult to view the client objectively. This book describes how therapists can combine multicultural theory with their own lived experience to engage clients in issues of culture meaningfully. Hook, Davis, Owen, and DeBlaere recommend that MHPs focus not on what they have learned in previous clinical or educational settings but on what they don't know about the client who sits across from them. They discuss practical strategies for engaging with clients and their cultural identities, including repairing mistakes that threaten the therapeutic relationship."--Publisher's description