Therapists And Clients From Different Cultures

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Examines clinical issues and inteventions that therapists could use working the the elderly Hispanic population. Devising interventions that work. Acknowledging differing values and perspectives. Sociocultural factors. Components of Hispanic culture. Family relations. Developmental issues of the elderly; psychological problems and dementia. Types of therapeutic interventions. Possible approaches.

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"Clinical Issues and Interventions with the Elderly Hispanic Population

Introduction
Although the movement is still small, there has been recognition that multicultural factors impact the therapeutic process, and that acknowledgment of differing values and perspectives is important in devising interventions that work. The intention in this paper is to look specifically at the elderly Hispanic population and the kinds of clinical issues and interventions that might be effective with these individuals.

Sociocultural factors
First, it is important to note that this is a diverse population in itself. There is both an immigrant population and a native population. Among the immigrants there are diverse ..."

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