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Abstract / Summary

This book provides culture-centered assessment and intervention strategies for effective clinical practice with Latina/o individuals and families. Mental health professionals will gain new and expanded cultural competence as they learn to sensitively and ethically integrate Latino values into their work. Throughout the text, case scenarios illustrate ways to work successfully with clients of all ages. A sample culture-centered clinical interview is included, along with a listing of Latino-specific mental health resources. Topics discussed include roles, relationships, and expectations in Latino families; cultural and bicultural values; gender role socialization; generational differences; identity and acculturation issues; educational values and achievement; Latinas/os in the workforce; and religious beliefs and practices.

Field of Interest

Counseling & Therapy

Copyright Message

Copyright © 2014 by the American Counseling Association

Content Type

Book

Duration

0 sec

Format

Text

Original Publication Date

2014

Page Count

300

Publication Year

2014

Publisher

American Counseling Association

Place Published / Released

Alexandria, VA

Subject

Counseling & Therapy, Psychology & Counseling, Health Sciences, Multicultural Counseling, Demographic groups, Psychological issues, Aconselhamento Multicultural, Asesoramiento Multicultural, Culturally responsive treatment plans, Ethnic identity, Cultural diversity, Latinos, Cultural identity, Intercultural counseling

Clinician

Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, fl. 1978, Edward A. Delgado-Romero, Patricia Arredondo, 1945-, Angela L. Zapata, fl. 2014

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Aconselhamento Multicultural, Asesoramiento Multicultural