Solving Latino Psychosocial and Health Problems (PDF)

The most current and relevant best practices for working withdiverse groups within Latino cultureIt is estimated that in just two generations, the United Stateswill follow Mexico with the second largest Latino population in theworld. Optimistic and timely, Solving Latino Psychosocial andHealth Problems addresses the social welfare of this importantethnic community. Noted expert Kurt Organista employs apractice-oriented approach to addressing the interwovenpsychosocial and health-related concerns that impact this communityand offers thoughtful and much-needed solutions.This important book realistically considers the Latino community'simposing and rapidly growing population size, complex set ofchallenging issues, and the tremendous diversity between and withineach major U.S. Latino group. Section I applies a series of highlyrelevant frameworks to deepen your understanding of the historicaland current cultural and social experiences of diverse Latinopopulations in the United States, ending with a unique practicemodel for working with Latinos. Section II provides detailedillustrations of the best and most promising practices for workingwith various Latino populations.A must-read for practitioners, students, and policy makers, SolvingLatino Psychosocial and Health Problems richly embraces thedistinctness of the wide range of Latino ethnic identities in theUnited States and provides a practical and thought-provokingresource relevant to a broad range of helping professionals.