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A guide to the unique problems and special needs of minority children and adolescents experiencing psychological and behavioral problems. Presents information on culturally sensitive assessment and treatment approaches for African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and biracial youth. Uses a standard framework for each chapter to present epidemiological, historical, sociocultural, and psychological background on these populations, and offers case vignettes demonstrating interventions that promote healthy ethnic and bicultural identities. This revised edition contains updated demographic information. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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The Definitive Guide to the Treatment of Minority YouthThis revised edition of the classic book presents much-needed information on culturally sensitive and culturally competent assessment and treatment approaches for young African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and biracial youth. Using a standard framework for each chapter that incorporates epidemiological, historical, sociocultural, and psychological information, the authors?each an expert in working with culturally diverse youth?present interventions for helping minority youth and their families resolve psychological difficulties while promoting healthy ethnic and bicultural identities.
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