Addressing immigration-related separations in Hispanic families with a behavior-problem adolescent

Am J Orthopsychiatry. 2004 Jul;74(3):219-29. doi: 10.1037/0002-9432.74.3.219.

Abstract

This article presents specialized family therapy intervention strategies for Hispanic families with behavior-problem adolescents who have experienced an immigration-related separation. Such specialized interventions correspond to a philosophy of customized treatment delivery for Hispanic families. Interactional and cognitive/affective features are presented, and guidelines for building therapeutic alliances, identifying core family processes/themes, and transforming interactions are offered.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Affect
  • Anxiety, Separation / epidemiology
  • Anxiety, Separation / psychology*
  • Emigration and Immigration*
  • Family / psychology*
  • Family Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Hispanic or Latino / psychology*
  • Hispanic or Latino / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Life Change Events
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Mental Disorders / epidemiology
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Prevalence