Guidance and Guidelines for the Theory and Practice of Feminist Therapy

摘要

This text makes a significant, timely contribution to thegrowing scholarship on feminist theory and therapy.Generally thoughtfully written and cogently prepared, thisedited volume is organized primarily around three clinicalvignettes detailed in the book's introductory chapter. Eachof the ensuing ten chapters alternates between a focus ontheory and on practice, utilizing the cases for demonstrationand application. An appendix provides a sample question-naire, health form, and detailed information about therapyintended for clients, all of which are useful exemplarstherapists can modify to complement their individualpractices. Congruent with current trends in feminist andmulticultural theory, the authors' choice for the caseexamples yields ample attention to rich facets of identitythat impact our lives and our functioning, including race,ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, disability,national origin, and social class. This attention to contextis vital and represents one of the primary cruxes andcontributions of third-wave feminist thought.