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6. The Way Forward . Though at times daunting and upsetting to now
understand the prevalence, nature, and destructive force of microaggressions
to all involved, Dr. Sue gives us hope in that every chapter presents an inte-
grated “ way forward ” section that provides practical steps that we ourselves
can take in order to better understand and control our own tendency to micro-
aggress, as well as to help others who perpetuate or suffer from the wide array
of microaggressions. To be sure, envisioning a society completely devoid of
microaggressions is likely impossible, yet we must draw on Dr. Sue ’ s wisdom
and scholarship and begin to implement his “ way forward ” suggestions. As
noted by Dr. Sue, simultaneous to understanding and limiting our own micro-
aggressive behavior, we must continue to develop coping skills to help reduce
the long - term impact of destructive microaggressions.
I am certain you will be both riveted and also personally and professionally
impacted as soon as you start reading Dr. Sue ’ s latest integrative and ground -
breaking text. As a student, this book will enhance your personal and profes-
sional development and will provide you a path for an important research and/
or dissertation program. As an educator and clinician, this book will increase
your awareness and self - knowledge and make you more effective and impact-
ful as an educator, healer, and role model.
Wishing you a good read!

Joseph G. Ponterotto, PhD
Professor, Fordham University
Private Practice, New York City

REFERENCES

Sue, D. W. (1981). Counseling the culturally different: Theory and practice. New York:
Wiley.
Sue, D. W. (2001). Surviving monoculturalism and racism: A personal and professional
journey. In J. G. Ponterotto, J. M. Casas, L. A. Suzuki, & C. M. Alexander (Eds.),
Handbook of multicultural counseling (2nd ed., pp. 45 – 54). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Sue, D. W. (2003). Overcoming our racism: The journey to liberation . San Francisco:
Jossey - Bass.
Sue, D. W., & Sue, D. (2008). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice (5th ed.).
Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

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