Latinx Counseling

Question 1

What is the largest minority in the US

Answer 1

Latinx

Question 2

How much of the population do Latinos make up?

Answer 2

17.4%

Question 3

What is familismo?

Answer 3

Strong identification with family which includes extended family and friends.

Question 4

What is personalismo?

Answer 4

valuing people and having close relationships with relatives and family. relationships create of belonging and self.

Question 5

What is sympatia?

Answer 5

Avoiding conflict and striving for harmonious relationships. Avoiding conflict especially with those of authority.

Question 6

What is machismo?

Answer 6

men taking responsibility, providing for and bringing honor to the family.

Question 7

What is respecto?

Answer 7

respect to parents, elders, teachers, doctors and others in authority. Doctors are not questioned.

Question 8

What are some cultural risk factors with chemical health issues?

Answer 8

leaving family behind, immigration problems, acculturation stress leading to mental health disorders.

Question 9

What are some challenges with working with Latinx clients?

Answer 9

client’s view on authority (counselor is the authority figure so whatever they say goes) Religious beliefs. (unwavering). Economic.employment issued. Limited access to health insurance/care. Fear of treatment process.

Question 10

What is the main factor in building a strong alliance with Latinx client.

Answer 10

Trust.

Question 11

What are some good strategies to employ when working with Latinx population?

Answer 11

Involve the family. emphasize confidentiality. Utilize local communities and resources. Use cultural values