Developing Multicultural Counseling Competence: A Systems Approach

Developing Multicultural Counseling Competence: A Systems Approach

Culturally competent counseling is the focus of Developing Multicultural Counseling Competence, a college textbook by Danica G. Hays and Bradley T. Erford. Prentice Hall PTR published this edition in 2022.

The subtitle points to its method. Rather than treating culture as a single topic, the authors take a systems approach to the subject, and the book runs to 764 illustrated pages. It is nonfiction written for a college audience, mainly counseling students and the professionals who already work with diverse clients.

A systems view of culture in counseling

A systems approach looks at a client as part of wider structures rather than as an isolated individual. That framing runs through the book’s treatment of multicultural competence and makes it a natural reading for programs that want students to think about context, identity and the setting a client comes from.

Size and layout

At 764 pages this is a substantial volume, with illustrations used alongside the text. Readers should expect a full course textbook that covers many topics in psychology through the lens of multicultural counseling, not a short handbook.

Who should buy it

Students in counselor education programs who have a multicultural or diversity course on their schedule are the main readers. Practicing counselors who want to build their skills with clients from different cultural backgrounds will also find it useful as a reference.

Book details

• Title: Developing Multicultural Counseling Competence: A Systems Approach
• Authors: Danica G. Hays and Bradley T. Erford
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Published: 2022
• ISBN-13: 9780137474196
• Pages: 764, illustrated

Questions buyers ask

Who are the authors of this multicultural counseling book?

Danica G. Hays and Bradley T. Erford.

What year was this edition published?

Prentice Hall PTR is listed as publisher, with a 2022 publication date.

Is it written for undergraduates or graduate students?

The listing describes it as a college-level textbook for students and professionals in counseling. Your course outline will tell you whether it is assigned at your level.

How many pages does the book have?

It runs to 764 pages and includes illustrations.

What ISBN should I match against my syllabus?

The ISBN-13 for this listing is 9780137474196.