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In this chapter, I present the application of a feminist-multicultural lens to counselling with adolescent females. I explored the concepts of cultural identities and social locations, particularly as they intersect and transform for both counsellors and clients. I use culture-infused counselling (CIC; Collins & Arthur, 2010a, 2010b) and the revised CIC framework outlined in Chap. 2), in conjunction with a clinical case study, to illustrate that work with adolescent females often requires counsellors to develop a personalized, collaborative approach, which takes into account a contextual understanding of clients’ presenting challenges as well as their multiple and intersecting cultural identities and social locations. The case of Alicia, 15-year-old able-bodied individual of mixed ethnic heritage who identifies as a cisgender female, will be used to illustrate this application. Specifically, a series of ten clinical considerations will be presented, from case conceptualization to advocacy. In this chapter, I have also included three sets of resources for further development in the areas of feminist-multicultural counselling, counsellor self-awareness, and client strength and resiliency. I conclude with reflection questions and learning activities.
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Kassan, A. (2018). Using a Feminist-Multicultural Lens When Counselling Adolescent Females: Intersecting Cultural Identities and Multiple Social Locations. In: Arthur, N. (eds) Counselling in Cultural Contexts. International and Cultural Psychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00090-5_10
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