International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
Volume 36, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 440-449

Addressing the Challenges and Needs of English-Speaking Caribbean Immigrant Students: Guidelines for School Counselors (Article)

Morrison S.* , Bryan J.
  • a Educational Foundations & Counseling Programs, Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York, NY 10065, United States
  • b The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract

Caribbean students are among the distinct immigrant groups in U.S. public schools with particular needs to be addressed by school counselors. This article discusses the challenges Caribbean immigrant students face that create obstacles to their academic and personal/social success. Guidelines for school counselors are outlined, which can be used to meet the needs of Caribbean immigrant students and promote their healthy adjustment. © 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Author Keywords

English-speaking Caribbean West Indian families immigrants Caribbean immigrant students

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84919428169&doi=10.1007%2fs10447-014-9218-z&partnerID=40&md5=7ed2526e920faf1d768432f687920ca9
DOI: 10.1007/s10447-014-9218-z
ISSN: 01650653
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English