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The Convergence of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
Multiple Identities in Counseling
Sixth Edition
- Tracy Robinson-Wood - Northeastern University, USA
September 2026 | SAGE Publications, Inc
Students and mental health professionals will be better prepared for practice by this accessible, timely, and critical work, The Convergence of Race, Ethnicity and Gender: Multiple Identities in Counseling, Sixth Edition. Tracy Robinson-Wood demonstrates, through storytelling and clinically-focused case studies, the process of patient and therapist transformation. This practical resource offers behavioral health professionals a nuanced view of diversity beyond race, culture, and ethnicity to include and interrogate intersectionality among race, culture, gender, sexuality, age, class, nationality, religion, and disability.
With a renewed emphasis on social justice, the book challenges professionals to recognize and disrupt structural inequities, fostering empathy, self-awareness, and ethical practice. Through engaging narratives and practical tools, readers are encouraged to reflect deeply on their own identities and roles as agents of change. The sixth edition’s expanded content, reorganized chapters, and interactive features prepare professionals to serve clients across diverse backgrounds with compassion, competence, and a commitment to equity.
With a renewed emphasis on social justice, the book challenges professionals to recognize and disrupt structural inequities, fostering empathy, self-awareness, and ethical practice. Through engaging narratives and practical tools, readers are encouraged to reflect deeply on their own identities and roles as agents of change. The sixth edition’s expanded content, reorganized chapters, and interactive features prepare professionals to serve clients across diverse backgrounds with compassion, competence, and a commitment to equity.
Preface to the Fifth Edition
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I: The Mental Health Professional and Diversity
Chapter 1: You, the Mental Health Professional, and Social Justice in Mental Health Practice
Chapter 2: Multicultural Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
Chapter 3: Multiple Identities Defined
Chapter 4: Identities as Status
Part II: Our People
Chapter 5: People of Native American and Alaskan Native Descent
Chapter 6: People of Spanish and Latino Descent
Chapter 7: People of African Descent
Chapter 8: People of Asian Descent, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
Chapter 9: People of the Middle East and Arab Descent
Chapter 10: People of European Descent
Chapter 11: People of Jewish Descent
Part III: Converging Identities
Chapter 12: Converging Biracial and Multiracial Identities
Chapter 13: Converging Race
Chapter 14: Converging Gender
Chapter 15: Converging Sexuality
Chapter 16: Converging Socioeconomic Class
Chapter 17: Converging Disability
Chapter 18: Converging Spirituality
Chapter 19: Converging Social Justice in Clinical Practice
Epilogue
References and Suggested Readings
Index
Supplements
This text is a practical textbook that could be integrated into the classroom to better prepare practitioners/clinicians. The chapters are manageable and filled with timely and important information. I believe that students will appreciate the inclusive and affirming language included.
James Madison University