Counseling Latinos and la Familia : A Practical Guide

by Azara L Santiago-Rivera

• ISBN13: 9780761923305
• ISBN10: 0761923306
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-20
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

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