Abstract:
This book is bombarded with original ideas for doing psychotherapy with African Americans. It explores pre-slavery, slavery, and post-slavery experiences; while relating how this has impacted the Black family; and how this will influence African Americans in therapy. It presents several models for specific types of psychotherapy. It also examines internal dynamics, how to relate to the individual and family in psychotherapy, and takes a look at the future of African American families. The book suggests the Black family has unique qualities, based upon its pasts, making it necessary to utilize a different therapeutic approach.