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.
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- ISBN10 1556202415
- ISBN13 9781556202414
- Publish Date 22 December 2014 (first published 8 December 2014)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint American Counseling Association
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Language English