ERIC Number: EJ729570
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Publication Date: 2006-Mar
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0193-3922
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The "Comadre" Group Approach: A Wellness-Based Group Model for Monolingual Mexican Women
Rayle, Andrea Dixon; Sand, Jennifer K.; Brucato, Toni; Ortega, Jessica
Journal for Specialists in Group Work, v31 n1 p5-24 Mar 2006
The "comadre" approach to group counseling with immigrant Mexican women creates an environment of sisterhood, trust, support, and education. This article describes a wellness-based, comadre pilot group designed to support monolingual Spanish-speaking, Mexican-born women who recently immigrated to the United States. The need for the group and group development and process are described. The 10-week pilot group is described illustrating this particular comadre model of group work with immigrant Mexican women. Implications for future group work and research with Mexican female immigrants are discussed, and suggestions are offered for wellness-based group work led by cross-cultural counselors.
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Group Dynamics, Program Effectiveness, Mexicans, Females, Monolingualism, Group Counseling, Immigrants, Mexican Americans, Wellness, Spanish Speaking, Cultural Relevance, Educational Methods
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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