A Self-Study: Being a White Psychologist in an Indian World

By Todd Sojonky

Who am I as a psychologist? This book examines the role of psychologists in cross- cultural settings and explores the value of self-knowledge in the practice of psychology. Today many indigenous people are still experiencing a colonial type of therapy that is rooted in power imbalances and a managed health care system. Through narrative, story, poetry and psychotherapy this book shows the importance of personal growth and informs the practice of being a 'good psychologist'. It asks the reader to consider how cross-cultural experiences influence professional psychology discourse and practices as well as to explore the relationships between dominant psychology systems and cultural enactments.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3034303750
• ISBN13: 9783034303750
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.3"