Counseling Latinos and la Familia : A Practical Guide,9780761923305

Counseling Latinos and la Familia : A Practical Guide

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ISBN13: 9780761923305
ISBN10: 0761923306
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-12-20
Publisher(s): SAGE Publications, Inc
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Summary

Counseling Latinos and la familia provides an integrated approach to understanding Latino families and increasing competency for counselors and other mental health professional who work with Latinos and their families. It provides essential background information about the Latino population and the family unit, which is so central to Latino culture, including the diversity of various Spanish-speaking groups, socio-political issues, and changing family forms. The book also includes practical counseling strategies, focusing on the multicultural competencies approach.A provides an integrated approach to understanding Latino families and increasing competency for counselors and other mental health professional who work with Latinos and their families. It provides essential background information about the Latino population and the family unit, which is so central to Latino culture, including the diversity of various Spanish-speaking groups, socio-political issues, and changing family forms. The book also includes practical counseling strategies, focusing on the multicultural competencies approach.A

Table of Contents

Series Editor's Introduction ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiv
I. Overview
Understanding Latino Perspectives: The Multicultural Counseling Competencies
3(16)
Objectives
3(1)
Competencies
3(1)
Latino-Specific Competencies
4(1)
Self-Assessment
4(13)
Introduction
5(3)
Contemporary Perspectives on Multicultural Counseling Competencies
8(1)
Identity Paradigms
9(6)
Framework for Latino-Specific Competencies
15(2)
Summary
17(1)
Correct Answers to Self-Assessment
17(2)
Understanding Latino Families: Historical and Sociopolitical Multicultural Contexts
19(15)
Objectives
19(1)
Competencies
19(1)
Latino-Specific Competencies
19(1)
Self-Assessment
20(12)
Introduction
21(1)
Historical and Sociopolitical Background
22(9)
Summary
31(1)
Correct Answers to Self-Assessment
32(2)
Understanding Latino Families From Multiple Contexts: Essential Frames of Reference
34(20)
Objectives
34(1)
Competencies
34(1)
Latino-Specific Competencies
35(1)
Self-Assessment
35(17)
Introduction
36(1)
Identity and Race
36(2)
Adaptation and Change
38(4)
Family-Centered Values and Systems
42(2)
Spirituality and Religion
44(2)
Health and Illness Beliefs
46(2)
Language
48(1)
Gender Socialization
49(2)
Summary
51(1)
Correct Answers to Self-Assessment
52(2)
Understanding Latino Families: Redefining Their Diversity
54(13)
Objectives
54(1)
Competencies
54(1)
Latino-Specific Competencies
55(1)
Self-Assessment
55(11)
Introduction
56(1)
Latino Groups
57(1)
Year of Immigration and U.S.-Born Latinos
57(1)
Demographic Characteristics
58(2)
Socioeconomic Characteristics
60(3)
Family Characteristics
63(2)
Summary
65(1)
Correct Answers to Self-Assessment
66(1)
Understanding Latino Families in Transition
67(38)
Objectives
67(1)
Competencies
67(1)
Latino-Specific Competencies
68(1)
Self-Assessment
68(33)
Introduction and Background
69(4)
The Intact familia
73(8)
The Single-Parent familia
81(5)
The Bicultural familia
86(9)
The Immigrant familia
95(6)
Summary
101(1)
Correct Answers to Self-Assessment
101(4)
II. Counseling Issues and Intervention
Initial Stage of the Counseling Process: Issues and Alternative Strategies
105(24)
Objectives
105(1)
Competencies
105(1)
Latino-Specific Competencies
106(1)
Self-Assessment
106(22)
Introduction
107(1)
The Client-Counselor Match
108(3)
The Use of Translators
111(1)
Interpersonal Etiquette
112(5)
Assessment Issues and Approaches
117(9)
Development of a Treatment Plan
126(2)
Summary
128(1)
Correct Answers to Self-Assessment
128(1)
The Middle and Last Stages of Counseling
129(18)
Objectives
129(1)
Competencies
129(1)
Latino-Specific Competencies
130(1)
Self-Assessment
130(15)
Introduction
131(5)
Language-Based Strategies
136(1)
Narratives and Metaphors
137(5)
Practice Accommodations
142(1)
Termination Issues
143(1)
Ethical Considerations
144(1)
Summary
145(1)
Correct Answers to Self-Assessment
145(2)
Latino Family Counseling: Models of Helping
147(30)
Objectives
147(1)
Competencies
147(1)
Latino-Specific Competencies
148(1)
Self-Assessment
148(27)
Introduction
149(2)
Family Counseling Models
151(10)
Culture-Centered Genograms: A Systemic and Ecological Assessment Tool
161(6)
Special Issues in Family Counseling
167(4)
Guidelines in Latino Family Counseling
171(4)
Summary
175(1)
Correct Answers to Self-Assessment
175(2)
Future Directions
177(10)
Objectives
177(10)
Introduction
177(2)
Teaching and Curriculum Considerations
179(1)
Culture-Specific Competency Development
180(1)
New Challenges
181(6)
Appendix A: Selected Measures of Acculturation 187(2)
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms 189(8)
Appendix C: Culture-Centered Clinical Interview 197(4)
Appendix D: Selected Bibliotheraphy Resources 201(2)
References 203(18)
Index 221(10)
About the Authors 231

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