ERIC Number: EJ962827
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Apr
Pages: 13
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A Mexico City-Based Immersion Education Program: Training Mental Health Clinicians for Practice with Latino Communities
Platt, Jason James
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, v38 n2 p352-364 Apr 2012
This article describes the philosophical foundations and educational methods of a Spanish language and cultural immersion program based in Mexico City, Mexico. The program is designed to assist U.S. graduate students in marriage and family therapy and clinical psychology programs to improve clinical service delivery with Latino clients. Utilizing critical pedagogy, the program works with future clinicians to develop multicultural and international competencies; acquire increased Spanish language skills; engage in self-of-the-therapist work; and expand their understanding of the historical and cultural influences shaping the mental healthcare needs of Latin American clients. A report of the themes from postimmersion surveys is provided and the implications for training are discussed.
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Critical Theory, Immersion Programs, Foreign Countries, Clinical Psychology, Family Counseling, Language Skills, Cultural Influences, Therapy, Hispanic Americans, Educational Philosophy, Second Language Learning, Spanish, Cultural Awareness, Surveys, Marriage Counseling, Counselor Training, Mental Health, Health Needs, Health Services, Student Attitudes, Program Descriptions
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Mexico (Mexico City)
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