Embodied Social Justice Counseling for Indian Communities: Integrating Theory and Practice

Embodied Social Justice Counseling for Indian Communities: Integrating Theory and Practice offers a comprehensive exploration of counseling microskills within a framework of social justice. Addressing pressing needs in the global Indian community, this book bridges the gap between traditional counseling practices and the urgent demands of working with diverse communities.This book emphasizes Anti-Caste perspectives, disability justice, neurodiversity, and queer-affirmative approaches, reflecting a deep commitment to dismantling systemic oppression and promoting inclusivity.Chapters explore the role of mindfulness and somatic practice in social justice work through discussions of ethics, embodied awareness and experience, power dynamics, collective healing and resilience, and counseling for individuals, couples, and groups.This practical guide meets both the existing needs of counselors and therapists working with and within Indian communities as well as the evolving challenges of worki