Furman Rich, Negi Nalini Junko, Iwamoto Derek Kenji, Rowan Diana, Shukraft Allison, Gragg Jennifer
University of Washington, Tacoma, WA, USA.
Soc Work. 2009 Apr;54(2):167-74. doi: 10.1093/sw/54.2.167.
The Latino population is the fastest growing group in the United States; thus, it is imperative that social workers and other mental health practitioners be knowledgeable about the current literature on how to effectively serve this population. This article elucidates key issues and knowledge, such as immigration and migration concerns; discusses how to assess for levels of acculturation; examines cultural values; and highlights salient work issues and health disparities that Latinos experience. Recommendations on how agencies and universities can recruit and promote bilingual practitioners are introduced. Finally, culturally responsive strategies for professional use of self and fostering the therapeutic alliance are discussed.
拉丁裔人口是美国增长最快的群体；因此，社会工作者和其他心理健康从业者必须了解当前关于如何有效服务这一群体的文献。本文阐述了关键问题和知识，如移民和迁徙问题；讨论了如何评估文化适应水平；审视了文化价值观；并强调了拉丁裔所经历的突出工作问题和健康差距。文中还介绍了有关机构和大学如何招募和推广双语从业者的建议。最后，讨论了专业自我运用和促进治疗联盟的文化响应策略。
