Counseling And Psychotherapy With Arabs And Muslims: A Culturally Sensitive Approach( Series - Multicultural Foundations Of Psychology And Counseling )

As an Arab who learned Western psychology, Dwairy has firsthand experience with the dilemmas involved in adapting Western psychotherapy to the needs of Arab and Muslim clients. Drawing from his 25 years of clinical and educational experience, this original volume will help to deepen knowledge and avoid stereotyping among counselors, therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals.

The long shadow of September 11 has awakened a widespread desire to understand more about Arab and Islamic cultures. As an Arab who learned western psychology, Marwan Dwairy has first-hand experience with the dilemmas involved in adapting western psychotherapy to the needs of Arab and Muslim clients.