Description:

Latinos experience many life transitions spanning from migration, acculturation, attaining higher education, and the ongoing process of personal development. Competencies to work in culturally responsive ways include: understanding the collective identities of Latinos, assessing barriers, using culturally relevant tools, exploring Latino worldviews, and applying appropriate interventions.

Educational Objectives:

1. To overview Latino/Mestizo worldview and value orientations, including contextual variables, i.e. acculturation process, language proficiency. and sociopolitical climate towards Latinos and immigrants.
2. To describe counseling and advocacy techniques that address issues in the context of the individual and the Latino family.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*