American Journal of Family Therapy
Volume 30, Issue 5, 2002, Pages 427-438

Important considerations in the counseling process of immigrant Venezuelan families (Article)

Guanipa C.* , Nolte L. , Guanipa J.
  • a Dept. of Counseling/Sch. of Psychol., Department of Teacher Education, San Diego State University, 11881 Caminito Ryone, San Diego, CA 92128, United States
  • b Dept. of Counseling/Sch. of Psychol., Department of Teacher Education, San Diego State University, 11881 Caminito Ryone, San Diego, CA 92128, United States
  • c Dept. of Counseling/Sch. of Psychol., Department of Teacher Education, San Diego State University, 11881 Caminito Ryone, San Diego, CA 92128, United States

Abstract

Recent increases in the number of Venezuelan immigrant families in the United States and/or Canada have contributed to the need for developing effective assessment and counseling strategies to help this population integrate into their new environment. Assessment of Venezuelan families may be achieved effectively when therapists are able to delineate, without stereotyping, the contribution of culture to the presenting complaint and symptomatology. This article presents therapeutic considerations relating to Venezuelan families. Guidelines for gathering clinical information are discussed.

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male controlled study Canada female immigrant stereotypy cultural factor medical information Venezuela family counseling Article practice guideline United States human adult Child
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DOI: 10.1080/01926180260296323
ISSN: 01926187
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English