| Working with West Indian Families Contributor(s): Gopaul-McNicol, Sharon-Ann (Author) |
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ISBN: 0898620244 ISBN-13: 9780898620245 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $34.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1993 Annotation: This volume is designed to enhance the cultural competence of mental health and educational professionals working with West Indian families. It provides a concise introduction to the historical, sociopolitical, family, and cultural contexts that shape the experiences of this growing immigrant population. Describing typical family structures, roles, and values, the author highlights inter-island differences as well as differences between African Americans and African West Indian Americans. Guidelines for culturally aware assessment, intervention, and training are presented, illustrated with sensitive clinical material. Ideal for practicing professionals, the book also serves as a text in graduate-level courses in multiculturalism, psychological assessment, linguistic assessment, educational assessment, and family therapy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Social Science | Social Work - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Couples & Family |
| Dewey: 362.840 |
| LCCN: 92031870 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.01" W x 8.99" (0.76 lbs) 212 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume is designed to enhance the cultural competence of mental health and educational professionals working with West Indian families. It provides a concise introduction to the historical, sociopolitical, family, and cultural contexts that shape the experiences of this growing immigrant population. Describing typical family structures, roles, and values, the author highlights inter-island differences as well as differences between African Americans and African West Indian Americans. Guidelines for culturally aware assessment, intervention, and training are presented, illustrated with sensitive clinical material. Ideal for practicing professionals, the book also serves as a text in graduate-level courses in multiculturalism, psychological assessment, linguistic assessment, educational assessment, and family therapy. |