Counseling programs have recognized the importance of preparing counselors
to become multiculturally competent within recent decades. Research
on racist attitudes has found that more overt forms of racism has declined
with a more subtle form surfacing. Are White counselors aware of their racist
attitudes within the cross-racial counseling dyad? This study examines the
processes that contribute to racism, racist attitudes, racial identity development
and race salience within cross-racial counseling relationships. A focus of
the research considers race salience and the racial profile of the White counselor.
The analysis helped to answer the questions: - What does the racial
profiel of a White counselor look like?- What is the relationship between racist
attitudes and White racial identity development in White professional
counselors?- How important is race to White counselors when working with
Black clients? The book speaks to professionals in Counseling, particularly
practicing counselors, psychologists, clinicians and psychiatrists. Researchers
in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, and Social Work are likely to
consider this book of interest.