Developing Culturally Competent Marriage and Family Therapists: Guidelines for Working with Hispanic Families.

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Title: Developing Culturally Competent Marriage and Family Therapists: Guidelines for Working with Hispanic Families.
Language: English
Authors: Bean, Roy A., Perry, Benjamin J., Bedell, Tina M.
Source: Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. Jan 2001 27(1):43-54.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2001
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Competence, Counselor Evaluation, Counselor Training, Cultural Awareness, Family Counseling, Guidelines, Hispanic Americans, Literature Reviews, Marriage Counseling, Therapists
ISSN: 0194-472X
Abstract: Uses a content analysis of the available treatment literature to generate guidelines for use in training and evaluating culturally competent therapists. Guidelines include: use family therapy; act as advocate for the family; assess immigration experience; assess acculturation; respect father; interview family subsystems separately; do not force changes; provide concrete suggestions; and warmly engage the family. (Contains 55 references and 1 table.) (Author/GCP)
Entry Date: 2001
Accession Number: EJ626114
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Uses a content analysis of the available treatment literature to generate guidelines for use in training and evaluating culturally competent therapists. Guidelines include: use family therapy; act as advocate for the family; assess immigration experience; assess acculturation; respect father; interview family subsystems separately; do not force changes; provide concrete suggestions; and warmly engage the family. (Contains 55 references and 1 table.) (Author/GCP)
ISSN:0194-472X