At MSP, 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.
Organizations
APA Division 45 Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race
Articles
Melton, M. L. (2018). Ally, activist, advocate: Addressing role complexities for the multiculturally competent psychologist. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 49(1), 83–89. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000175
American Psychological Association. (2017). Multicultural guidelines: An ecological approach to context, identity, and intersectionality. Retrieved from: https://www.apa.org/about/policy/multicultural-guidelines.pdf
Tummala-Narra, P. (2016). Addressing social oppression and traumatic stress. Psychoanalytic theory and cultural competence in psychotherapy (pp. 139-169). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14800-007
Tummala-Narra, P. (2016). Recognizing the complexity of cultural identifications. Psychoanalytic theory and cultural competence in psychotherapy (pp. 171-197). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14800-008
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. https://doi-org.msp.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/a0026501
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. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.62.4.271
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. https://go.exlibris.link/kRNSLHrY
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.
Organizations
Arab American Mental Health Association
Articles
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. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000344
Books
Nassar-McMillan, S. C., Ajrouch, K. J., & Hakim-Larson, J. (Eds.). (2023). Biopsychosocial perspectives on Arab Americans: Culture, development, and health (2nd ed.). Springer.
Amer, M. M., & Awad, G. H. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Arab American psychology. Routledge.
Organizations
Asian American Psychological Association
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
Articles
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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-024-09716-w
Books
ChenFeng, J. L., & Kim, L. (Eds.). (2025). Asian American identities, relationships, and post-migration legacies: Reflections from marriage and family therapists. Routledge.
Tang, S. S. (2024). Asian American psychology and psychotherapy: Intergenerational trauma, betrayal, and liberation. Rowman & Littlefield.
Wilkinson, S., & Jew, V. (2015). Asian Americans in Michigan: Voices from the Midwest. Wayne State University Press.
Lee, E. (1997). Working with Asian Americans: A guide for clinicians. Guilford Press.
Film (available to current MSP students, faculty, and staff through the library)
Mun-Wah, L. (Director). (1994) The color of fear [Film]. Stir-Fry Seminars & Consulting.
Organizations
The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc.
Articles
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, 56(6), 595-611. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022167816652273
Books
Shelton, K., King Lyn, M. M., & Endale, M. (Eds.). (2022). A handbook on counseling African American women: Psychological symptoms, treatments, and case studies. Peaeger.
Payne, J. (2022). Out of the fire: Healing Black trauma caused by systemic racism using acceptance and commitment therapy. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Leary, J. (2017). Post traumatic slave syndrome: America’s legacy of enduring injury and healing. (2nd ed.). Joy DeGruy Publications.
Breland-Noble, A., Al-Mateen, C., & Singh, N. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of mental health in African American youth. Springer.
Follins, L. D., & Lassiter, J. (Eds.). (2016). Black LGBT health in the United States: The intersection of race, gender, and sexual orientation. Lexington Books.
Neville, H., Tynes, B, & Utsey, S. (Eds.). (2009). Handbook of African American psychology. SAGE.
Films (available to current MSP students, faculty, and staff through the library)
Hardy, K. V. (Commentator). (2008). The psychological residuals of slavery. [Film]. Psychotherapy.net.
Psychotherapy.net. (2021). Inviting racial conversations into therapy. [Film]. Psychotherapy.net.
Organizations
The Association of Jewish Psychologists
Articles
deMayo, R., & Levy, D. (2024). At the intersection of religion, spirituality, and clinical psychology: A conversation with two Jewish psychologists. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 11(1), 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1037/scp0000356
Hartelius, G. (2010). The way of splendor: Jewish mysticism and modern psychology. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 42(1), 118-122. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/way-splendor-jewish-mysticism-modern-psychology/docview/856980286/se-2?accountid=35292
Books
Firestone, T. (2019). Wounds into wisdom: Healing intergenerational Jewish trauma. Monkfish Book Publishing Company.
Koening, H. G. (2017). Judaism and mental health: Beliefs, research, and applications. Center for Spirituality Theology and Health.
Organizations
National Latinx Psychological Association
Articles
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. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000289
Chavez-Korell, S., Rendón, A., Beer, J., Rodriguez, N., Garr, A., Pine, C., Farías, 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. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026695
Books
Chaparro, R., & Prado, M. (Eds.). (2022). Latinx queer psychology: Contributions to the study of LGBTIQ+, sexual and gender diversity issues. Springer.
Aldama, A., & Aldama, F. (Eds.). (2020). Decolonizing Latinx masculinities. The University of Arizona Press.
Falicov, C. (2014). Latino families in therapy (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.
Arredondo, P., Gallardo-Cooper, M., Delgado-Romero, E., & Zapata, A. (2014). Culturally responsive counseling with Latinas/os. American Counseling Association.
Films (available to current MSP students, faculty, and staff through the library)
Carlson, J. (Director). (2005). Counseling Latina / Latino clients. [Film]. American Psychological Association.
Bosch, A. (Producer). (2013). Latino Americans: The 500-year legacy that shaped a nation. [Film]. PBS.
Organizations
APA Division 44 Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
Articles
American Psychological Association. (2015). Guidelines for psychological practice with transgender and gender nonconforming people. American Psychologist, 70(9), 832-864. https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/transgender.pdf
APA Task Force on Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons. (2021). APA guidelines for psychological practice with sexual minority persons. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/about/policy/psychological-sexual-minority-persons.pdf
Books
Ellis, S., Riggs, D., & Peel, E. (2025). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer psychology: An introduction (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Harvey, R., Murphy, M. J., Bigner, J. J., & Wetchler, J. L. (Eds.). (2022). Handbook of LGBTQ-affirmative couple and family therapy (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Ben Hagai, E., & Zurbriggen, E. L. (2022). Queer theory and psychology: Gender, sexuality and transgender identities.Springer.
Chaparro, R.A., & Prado, A. M. (Eds.). (2022). Latinx queer psychology: Contributions to the study of LGBTIQ+, sexual and gender diversity issues. Springer.
Nichols, M. E. (2021). The modern clinician’s guide to working with LGBTQ+ clients: The inclusive psychotherapist. Routledge.
Kauppi, M. (2020). Polyamory: A clinical toolkit for therapists (and their clients). Rowman & Littlefield.
Follins, L. D., & Lassiter, J. M. (Eds.). (2016). Black LGBT health in the United States: The intersection of race, gender, and sexual orientation. Lexington Books.
Lev, A. I. (2004). Transgender emergence: Therapeutic guidelines for working with gender-variant people and their families. The Haworth Clinical Practice Press.
Organizations
The Society of Indian Psychologists
Articles
Books
Duran, E. (2019). Healing the soul wound: Trauma-informed counseling for indigenous communities (2nd ed.). Teachers College Press.
Linklater, R. (2014). Decolonizing trauma work: Indigenous stories and strategies. Fernwood Publishing.
Witko, T. M. (Ed.). (2006). Mental health care for urban Indians: Clinical insights from Native practitioners. American Psychological Association.
