Concerns about the cross-cultural validity of constructs are discussed, including
equivalence, bias, and translation procedures. Methods to enhance equivalence are …

In response to the impact of globalization, Psychology has embarked upon a journey to
internationalize the field. Beginning with a review of the impetus for such an …

Counseling psychology in the United States has a long and distinguished history. Many
scholars have documented and analyzed developments in various time periods (eg …

Recommendations are offered for training counseling students to address international
issues. The authors discuss, for instance, the importance of learning about cultures outside …

The profession of counseling in the United States has a rich history dating back to the
beginning of the 20th century (eg, Blocher, 2000; Heppner, Casas, Carter, & Stone, 2000 …

People may assume that the counseling profession functions with a shared set of values that
promote well-being and mental health to individuals, families, and communities across the …

Collaboration and partnerships across cultures are increasingly important in this age of
global connection. What happens in one part of the world now affects people, economies …

Postmodern approaches, specifically those based on ideas from social constructionism such
as narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy, are currently being used in a variety of …

Cultures and communities throughout the world have offered unique and effective
approaches to provide mental and emotional support throughout history. The researchers of …

As will become apparent from this chapter and practically every other chapter in this book,
the counseling profession is much larger than any one country (Heppner, 2006). And …