Conclusion / Katherine M. Helm, Anton M. Lewis, and Jon Carlson. Past and present societal influences on African American couples that impact love and intimacy / Sharon Bethea and Tennille Allen -- African American male-female romantic relationships / Feliesha Shelton-Wheeler -- Threats to intimacy for African American couples / Tennille Allen and Katherine M. Helm -- Love and intimacy issues with intercultural black couples / Chante' D. DeLoach, Marissa N. Petersen-Coleman, and Shena J. Young -- African American lesbians and gay men in couples' relationships: threats to intimacy and consideration in couples' psychotherapy / Beverly Greene, Nancy Boyd-Franklin and Philip B. Spivey -- Culturally sensitive assessment approaches and considerations for African American couples / Katherine M. Helm and Torrey Wilson -- Couples therapy with African American couples: specific treatment strategies and techniques / Chante' D. DeLoach -- Culturally sensitive guidelines for non-black therapists working with African American couples / Khyana K. Pumphrey -- African American couples and pastoral counseling / Byron Waller -- Conclusion / Katherine M. Helm, Anton M. Lewis, and Jon Carlson.
Summary:
This exciting new text on counseling African American couples outlines critical components to providing culturally-sensitive treatment. Built around a framework that examines African American couples' issues as well as the specific contextual factors that can negatively impact their relationships. The chapters span the current state of couple relationships; readers will find information for working with lesbians and gays in relationships, pastoral counseling, and intercultural Black couples. There is also a chapter for non-Black therapists who work with Black clients. Dispersed throughout the book are interviews with prominent African American couples' experts who provide personal insight on issues such as the strengths African Americans bring to relationships, their skills and struggles, and gender and class considerations.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.