| A Self-Study: Being a White Psychologist in an Indian World Contributor(s): Sojonky, Todd (Author) |
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ISBN: 3034303750 ISBN-13: 9783034303750 Publisher: Peter Lang Group Ag, International Academic P OUR PRICE: $95.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | History - Biography & Autobiography - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2010028268 |
| Physical Information: 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Who am I as a psychologist? This book examines the role of psychologists in cross- cultural settings and explores the value of self-knowledge in the practice of psychology. Today many indigenous people are still experiencing a colonial type of therapy that is rooted in power imbalances and a managed health care system. Through narrative, story, poetry and psychotherapy this book shows the importance of personal growth and informs the practice of being a 'good psychologist'. It asks the reader to consider how cross-cultural experiences influence professional psychology discourse and practices as well as to explore the relationships between dominant psychology systems and cultural enactments. |