Minority Children and Adolescents in Therapy [Paperback]

After an introductory discussion of principles to be considered with ethnic minority children and adolescents, the author systematically applies these principles to therapy. Distinctive cultural values of child development and family functioning of each ethnic group discussed are explored. To illustrate cultural-specific intervention strategies, Ho includes several case vignettes.This comprehensive examination of therapy with children from ethnic minorities introduces a culturally-relevant theoretical framework to aid appropriate assessment and therapeutic guidelines for work with such clients.

After an introductory discussion of principles to be considered with ethnic minority children and adolescents, the author systematically applies these principles to therapy. Distinctive cultural values of child development and family functioning of each ethnic group discussed are explored. To illustrate cultural-specific intervention strategies, Ho includes several case vignettes.PART ONE: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
A Transcultural Framework for Assessment and Therapy with Ethnic Minority Children and Youth
PART TWO: UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSING THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF ETHNIC MINORITY CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Asian American Children and Adolescents
American Indian Children and Adolescents
Black American Children and Adolescents
Hispanic American Children and Adolescents
PART THREE: INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT WITH ETHNIC MINORITY CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Cultural-Specific Methods, Techniques and Skills in Individual Therapy
Cultural-Specific Methods, Techniques and Skills in Family Therapy