Historical Hostility in the African American Client: Implications for Counseling.

Vontress, Clemmont E.; Epp, Lawrence R.

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ERIC Number: EJ555245

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Historical Hostility in the African American Client: Implications for Counseling.

Vontress, Clemmont E.; Epp, Lawrence R.

Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, v25 n3 p170-84 Jul 1997

Examines "historical hostility" (a pattern of responses that many African Americans exhibit) and how it may stem from prolonged subjection to inferior treatment in American society. Explores the impact of historical hostility on the counseling relationship, offers suggestions for diagnosing it, and presents some intervention strategies. (RJM)

Descriptors: Aggression, Blacks, Client Attitudes (Human Services), Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship, Defense Mechanisms, Hostility, Intervention, Resentment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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