Decisional Dialogues in a Cultural Context: Structured Exercises

Cultivating sensitivity to ethnographic, demographic, status and affiliation differences between people, this practical and creative resource provides a workbook approach to learning interviewing skills.

Numerous activities and exercises are provided to help the interviewer understand the cultural context of decisional interviewing. Case studies are also included to illustrate the types of multicultural situations an interviewer might experience. The book will guide readers toward more accurate interview assessments and appropriate interventions.

Cultivating sensitivity to ethnographic, demographic, status and affiliation differences between people, this practical and creative resource provides a workbook approach to learning interviewing skills.

Numerous activities and exercises are provided to help the interviewer understand the cultural context of decisional interviewing. Case studies are also included to illustrate the types of multicultural situations an interviewer might experience. The book will guide readers toward more accurate interview assessments and appropriate interventions.

Paul Pedersen is Paul Pedersen is currently Professor Emeritus in Counseling and Human Services at Syracuse University and Visiting Professor in the Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii.

He is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association Division 7 (counseling), 9 (social issues) 45 (ethnic minorities) and 52 (international).

He has published 40 books, 71 chapters and 94 articles on aspects of multicultural counseling, international psychology and related topics, including:

Pedersen, P., Draguns J.G., Lonner W., & Trimble J. (2002) Counseling across cultures: Fifth edition, Thousand Oaks, CA, SAGE, Pedersen, P. (1999) Hidden messages in culture-centered counseling: A Triad Training Model, Thousand Oaks, Ca.: SAGE.

Pedersen, P. (1997). Culture-centered counseling interventions: Striving for accuracy. Newbury Park, CA: SAGE.

Pedersen, P. & Hernandez, D. (1997). Decisional interviewing in a cultural context: Structured exercises. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.

Jandt, F. & Pedersen, P. (1996). Constructive conflict management: Asian and Pacific cases. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.

Pedersen, P. , Draguns, J., Lonner, W., & Trimble, J. (1996). Counseling across cultures: Fourth edition. Newbury Park, CA: SAGE.

Ponterotto, J.G. & Pedersen, P.B. (1993). Prejudice prevention: A developmental counseling perspective. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.

Pedersen, P., Marsella, A.,& Sartorius, N. (Eds.). (1984). Mental health services: The cross cultural context. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications.

He has been a Senior Fellow at the East West Center for six years and a Senior Fulbright Scholar at National Taiwan University for one year.