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Latino Families in Therapy, Second Edition

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This acclaimed work--now in an extensively revised second edition--provides an up-to-date conceptual framework and hands-on strategies for culturally competent clinical practice with Latino families and individuals. Practitioners and students gain an understanding of the family dynamics, migration experiences, ecological stressors, and cultural resources that are frequently shared by Latino families, as well as variations among them. Through many in-depth case illustrations, the author shows how to apply a multicultural and social justice lens to assessment and intervention, while drawing on each client's strengths. Creative ideas are presented for addressing frequently encountered clinical issues and challenges at all stages of the family life cycle. New to This Edition *Delineates the author's multidimensional, ecosystemic, and comparative approach (MECA) in greater detail; presents MECAmaps, MECAgenograms, and other innovative clinical tools. *Incorporates the latest research and over a decade of social and demographic changes. *Chapter on working with geographically separated families, including innovative uses of technology. *Chapters on health disparities and on adolescents. *Expanded discussions of second-generation risks and strengths and of same-sex marriage, intermarriage, divorce, and stepparenting.
Introduction I. Overview 1. MECA: A Meeting Place for Culture and Therapy 2. Latino Diversity: Contexts and Cultures II. Migration and Acculturation 3. Journeys of Migration: Losses and Gains 4. Transnational Therapies: Separations and Reunifications 5. The Second-Generation Identity Struggles: Roots and Wings III. Ecological Contexts 6. Mental Health Disparities: The Need for Equal and Just Care 7. Religion, Spirituality, and Traditional Healing Practices 8. Racism, Ethnic Prejudice, and Discrimination 9. The Challenge of School and Work IV. Family Organization 10. The Persistence of Extended Kin 11. Couples: Presenting Issues and Approaches V. Family Life Cycle 12. Raising Children in Culture and Context 13. Adolescents and Parents Crossing Cultural Borders 14. Young, Middle, and Late Adulthood Transitions VI. Conclusion A Reflection: Finding Strengths
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