At º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, our mission is to educate psychologists today who will transform our world tomorrow. We believe that an important part of this education is learning about working with a diverse client base. On this page you will find resources to help mental health professionals build cultural awareness.
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Melton, M. L. (2018). Ally, activist, advocate: Addressing role complexities for the multiculturally competent psychologist. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 49(1), 83–89.
American Psychological Association. (2017). Multicultural guidelines: An ecological approach to context, identity, and intersectionality. Retrieved from:
Tummala-Narra, P. (2016). Addressing social oppression and traumatic stress. Psychoanalytic theory and cultural competence in psychotherapy (pp. 139-169). American Psychological Association.
Tummala-Narra, P. (2016). Recognizing the complexity of cultural identifications. Psychoanalytic theory and cultural competence in psychotherapy (pp. 171-197). American Psychological Association.
Lowe, S. M., Okubo, Y., & Reilly, M. F. (2012). A qualitative inquiry into racism, trauma, and coping: Implications for supporting victims of racism. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43(3), 190-198.
Sue, D. W., Capodilupo, C. M., Torino, G. C., Bucceri, J. M., Holder, A. M. B., Nadal, K. L., & Esquilin, M. (2007). Racial microaggressions in everyday life: Implications for clinical practice. American Psychologist, 62(4), 271-286.
Books
Hoffman, L., Cleare-Hoffman, H., Granger, Jr., N., & St. John, D. (Eds.). (2019). Humanistic approaches to multiculturalism and diversity: Perspectives on existence and difference. Routledge.
Since it is not possible to encapsulate all marginalized identities, the resources here are tailored towards communities with heritage and history months celebrated by the American Psychological Association. Click the community name to see a list of ideas for resources to better understand working with clients from that community.
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Awad, G. H., Kia-Keating, M., & Amer, M. M. (2019). A model of cumulative racial–ethnic trauma among Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent. American Psychologist, 74(1), 76-87.
Books
Nassar-McMillan, S. C., Ajrouch, K. J., & Hakim-Larson, J. (Eds.). (2023). (2nd ed.).ÌýSpringer.Ìý
Amer, M. M., & Awad, G. H. (Eds.). (2016). . Routledge.
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Su-Kubricht, L.P., Chen, H-M., Guo, S., & Miller, R. B. (2024). Towards culturally sensitive care: Addressing challenges in Asian and Asian American mental health services. Contemporary Family Therapy, 47, 202-215.
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ChenFeng, J. L., & Kim, L. (Eds.). (2025). Routledge.
Tang, S. S. (2024).Ìý Rowman & Littlefield.
Wilkinson, S., & Jew, V. (2015).Ìý Wayne State University Press.
Lee, E. (1997).Ìý Guilford Press.
Film (available to current º£½ÇÂÒÂ× students, faculty, and staff through the library)
Mun-Wah, L. (Director). (1994) [Film]. Stir-Fry Seminars & Consulting.
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Hoffman, L., Granger, Jr., N., Vallejos, L., & Moats, M. (2016). An existential–humanistic perspective on Black Lives Matter and contemporary protest movements. Journal of Humanistic Psychology,Ìý56(6), 595-611.
Books
Shelton, K., King Lyn, M. M., & Endale, M. (Eds.). (2022). Peaeger.
Payne, J. (2022). ÌýNew Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Leary, J. (2017). (2nd ed.). Joy DeGruy Publications.
Breland-Noble, A., Al-Mateen, C., & Singh, N. (Eds.). (2016). Springer.
Follins, L. D., & Lassiter, J. (Eds.). (2016). . Lexington Books.
Neville, H., Tynes, B, & Utsey, S. (Eds.). (2009). SAGE.
Films (available to current º£½ÇÂÒÂ× students, faculty, and staff through the library)
Hardy, K. V. (Commentator). (2008). [Film]. Psychotherapy.net.
Psychotherapy.net. (2021). [Film]. Psychotherapy.net.
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deMayo, R., & Levy, D. (2024). At the intersection of religion, spirituality, and clinical psychology: A conversation with two Jewish psychologists. Spirituality in Clinical Practice,Ìý11(1), 14-19.
Hartelius, G. (2010). The way of splendor: Jewish mysticism and modern psychology.ÌýJournal of Transpersonal Psychology,Ìý42(1), 118-122.Ìý
Books
Firestone, T. (2019). Ìý Monkfish Book Publishing Company.
Koening, H. G. (2017). ÌýCenter for Spirituality Theology and Health.
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Chavez-Dueñas, N., Adames, H., Perez-Chavez, J., & Salas, S. (2019). Healing ethno-racial trauma in Latinx immigrant communities: Cultivating hope, resistance, and action. American Psychologist, 74(1), 49-62.
Chavez-Korell, S., Rendón, A., Beer, J., Rodriguez, N., Garr, A., Pine, C., FarÃas, R., Larson, L., & Malcolm, E. (2012). Improving access and reducing barriers to depression treatment for Latino elders: Un nuevo amanecer (A new dawn). Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43(3), 217-226.
Books
Chaparro, R., & Prado, M. (Eds.). (2022). Springer.
Aldama, A., & Aldama, F. (Eds.). (2020). The University of Arizona Press.
Falicov, C. (2014). (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.
Arredondo, P., Gallardo-Cooper, M., Delgado-Romero, E., & Zapata, A. (2014). American Counseling Association.
Films (available to current º£½ÇÂÒÂ× students, faculty, and staff through the library)
Carlson, J. (Director). (2005). Ìý[Film]. American Psychological Association.
Bosch, A. (Producer). (2013). [Film]. PBS.
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American Psychological Association. (2015). Guidelines for psychological practice with transgender and gender nonconforming people. American Psychologist, 70(9), 832-864.
APA Task Force on Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons. (2021). APA guidelines for psychological practice with sexual minority persons.ÌýAmerican Psychological Association.
Books
Ellis, S., Riggs, D., & Peel, E. (2025). (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Harvey, R., Murphy, M. J., Bigner, J. J., & Wetchler, J. L. (Eds.). (2022). (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Ben Hagai, E., & Zurbriggen, E. L. (2022).ÌýSpringer.
Chaparro, R.A., & Prado, A. M. (Eds.). (2022). Springer.
Nichols, M. E. (2021).Ìý Routledge.
Kauppi, M. (2020).Ìý Rowman & Littlefield.
Follins, L. D., & Lassiter, J. M. (Eds.). (2016). . Lexington Books.
Lev, A. I. (2004). The Haworth Clinical Practice Press.
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Duran, E. (2019). (2nd ed.). Teachers College Press.
Linklater, R. (2014). ÌýFernwood Publishing.
Witko, T. M. (Ed.). (2006). American Psychological Association.
