A professional guide to initiating effective change for African American clients within a single session—whether it is the first and last or one of many. The author provides practical guidelines for dealing with the historical, social, and cultural context, the special attitudes and problems, and the widespread diversity within the African American community.

JANIS SANCHEZ-HUCLES is professor of psychology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. In addition to her private practice, she teaches and lectures on African American mental health issues.

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