TY - JOUR
T1 - The Psychohistorical Approach in Family Counseling With Mestizo/Latino Immigrants
T2 - A Continuum and Synergy of Worldviews
AU - Arredondo, Patricia
AU - Avilés, Robert M.Davison
AU - Zalaquett, Carlos P.
AU - Grazioso, Maria Del Pilar
AU - Bordes, Veronica
AU - Hita, Liza
AU - Lopez, Belinda J.
PY - 2006/1
Y1 - 2006/1
N2 - In April 2005, the International Association for Marriage and Family Counseling's yearly Distinguished Speakers series at the American Counseling Association Conference featured a presentation on family counseling with Mestizo/Latino immigrants. A panel composed of Latino counseling professionals representing varied Mestizo backgrounds discussed their personal and professional experiences surrounding the Mestizo/Latino diaspora. This article discusses population definitions, contextual variables, and demographics regarding Mestizos/Latinos, along with life transition issues and ethnic-heritage themes. A psychohistorical approach to family counseling is presented, and illustrative vignettes, including personal anecdotes by the conference presenters/authors, are provided. Recommendations for practice are offered.
AB - In April 2005, the International Association for Marriage and Family Counseling's yearly Distinguished Speakers series at the American Counseling Association Conference featured a presentation on family counseling with Mestizo/Latino immigrants. A panel composed of Latino counseling professionals representing varied Mestizo backgrounds discussed their personal and professional experiences surrounding the Mestizo/Latino diaspora. This article discusses population definitions, contextual variables, and demographics regarding Mestizos/Latinos, along with life transition issues and ethnic-heritage themes. A psychohistorical approach to family counseling is presented, and illustrative vignettes, including personal anecdotes by the conference presenters/authors, are provided. Recommendations for practice are offered.
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U2 - 10.1177/1066480705283089
DO - 10.1177/1066480705283089
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:30844460797
SN - 1066-4807
VL - 14
SP - 13
EP - 27
JO - The Family Journal
JF - The Family Journal
IS - 1
ER -