Culturally Responsive Counseling With Latinas/os (eBook)

Patricia Arredondo, EdD, has contributed to the counseling profession for more than 35 years through her extensive scholarship and leadership in multicultural counseling competencies, counseling Latinas/os, organizational diversity, women's leadership, and social justice advocacy. She is a past-president of the American Counseling Association and is currently the president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus. Maritza Gallardo-Cooper, PhD, has been a mental health practitioner for the past 35 years in the private and public sector. Dr. Gallardo-Cooper currently teaches graduate courses in clinical supervision at the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. Edward A. Delgado-Romero, PhD, is a professor and director of training for the counseling psychology PhD program at the University of Georgia. Angela L. Zapata, PhD, is a therapist and the diversity coordinator at the Marquette University Counseling Center.

Preface vii

About the Authors xiii

Chapter 1 Who Are Latinos? 1

Chapter 2 Latino Worldviews and Cultural Values 15

Chapter 3 Acculturation and Enculturation Processes 31

Chapter 4 The Complexity of Latina/o Multidimensional Identity 41

Chapter 5 Education 61

Chapter 6 Employment, Economics, and the Psychology of Working 79

Chapter 7 Situational Stressors and Their Effects 101

Chapter 8 La Familia Latina: Strengths and Transformations 117

Chapter 9 Planning for Culture-Centered Assessment and Practice 145

Chapter 10 Latinas/os in Counseling 173

Chapter 11 Ethics and Organizational Cultural Competencies 197

Chapter 12 The Future of Latina/o-Centered Counseling 205

Appendix A Culture-Centered Clinical Interview-Revised 221

Appendix B Latino Mental Health Resources 225

References 229

Index 269

"The most accurate, detailed, and up-to-date coverage of
the Latino experience in the U.S. that I have ever read. This book
is ideal for multicultural counseling and ethnic studies courses
across the undergraduate, master's level, and doctoral
curriculum." --Joseph G. Ponterotto, PhD
Fordham University

"This is a timely, stunningly significant contribution to
the growing body of evidence-based literature on one of the most
important populations in the U.S. This comprehensive overview is
vibrant, cutting-edge, and indispensable for mental health
professionals who want to be culturally competent."

--Melba Vasquez, PhD, ABPP Former President,
American Psychological Association Independent Practice, Austin,
TX

"This is now the foundational book for individual
counseling with Latinas/os. It is based on solid research and
clinical practice, and the chapters on assessment and treatment are
outstanding. It is a must for every counselor's desk."
--Allen E. Ivey, EdD, ABPP Distinguished
University Professor (Emeritus) University of Massachusetts,
Amherst Courtesy Professor University of South Florida, Tampa