Hispanic Intermarriage Counseling: A Guidebook for Practitioners and Couples, written for both the mental health practitioner and self-help couple alike, provides its readers with a framework in which to approach the many challenges and sometimes unique problems encountered with Hispanic Intermarriage couples and families.
The mental health practitioner reader will gain clinical pointers in: preparing couples to deal with their intermarriage conflicts and individual cultural/ethnic, and religious identity development; understanding theories on Intermarriage; ethical Transcultural decision-making; helping couples develop a sustainable dialogue; and reaching their highest level of effectiveness with Intermarriage couples and families.
The self-help reader will gain: insight into the prevalence and intricacies of US intermarriages; a framework for understanding and developing your racial, ethnic, and cultural identity; tips on how to improve couple dialogue and increase partner acceptance; suggestions on promoting high self esteem in your children; and become aware of a Bill of Rights for racially mixed people.