Ethnicity and Family Therapy (3rd Edition)

Edited by Monica McGoldrick, Joe Giordano & Nydia Garcia-Preto

Ethnicity and Family Therapy is the definitive reference on the role of culture, ethnicity, and social context in family therapy practice. Published by The Guilford Press, this landmark volume examines how cultural identity shapes family structure, communication patterns, values, and therapeutic engagement.

Widely adopted in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work programs, the book includes contributions covering more than 40 ethnic and cultural groups. It integrates clinical insight with cultural competence, helping practitioners deliver more effective and respectful therapy.

What This Book Does

This book equips therapists with culturally informed frameworks for understanding family systems. It explores how ethnicity, migration, race, religion, gender roles, and intergenerational dynamics influence family functioning and therapeutic outcomes.

Key Features

• In-depth chapters on over 40 ethnic and cultural groups
• Practical guidance for culturally sensitive family therapy
• Clinical case examples illustrating real-world application
• Focus on migration, acculturation, and intergenerational change
• Foundational resource for multicultural counseling and training

Who Should Use This Book?

• Marriage and family therapists
• Psychologists, counselors, and social workers
• Graduate students in counseling and psychotherapy programs
• Educators teaching multicultural or family therapy courses
• Clinicians working with diverse families and communities

Why It’s Essential

• Considered the gold standard in multicultural family therapy
• Balances cultural theory with clinical practice
• Enhances therapeutic effectiveness with diverse populations
• Widely cited and used in professional training worldwide

The authoritative guide to culture, ethnicity, and family therapy practice.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781593850204
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Editors: Monica McGoldrick; Joe Giordano; Nydia Garcia-Preto
• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 736
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $85.00 (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Culture, Ethnicity, and the Family Therapy Process
• Immigration, Acculturation, and Intergenerational Stress
• European American Families
• African American Families
• Latino and Hispanic Families
• Asian and Pacific Islander Families
• Middle Eastern and Arab American Families
• Indigenous and Native American Families

FAQs

• Does the book cover multiple cultural and ethnic groups?
  Yes. It includes in-depth chapters on more than 40 ethnic and cultural groups, addressing family structure, values, migration, acculturation, and intergenerational dynamics.
• Is this book theory-based or practical?
  It combines cultural theory with clinical practice, featuring real-world case examples and practical guidance for culturally responsive family therapy.
• Is this suitable for graduate-level coursework?
  Yes. It is widely adopted in MA, MSW, PsyD, PhD, and MFT programs and frequently recommended by instructors in multicultural and family therapy courses.