SWK 113 Diller Book - Chapter Ten:  Working with Latino/a clients

 

  1. According to the 2002 census, what is the percentage of Latinos/as in this country?
  2. Explain the difference between the concepts of race and Hispanic origin, as defined by the government.
  3. Describe the majority of Latinos/as in terms of demographics.
  4. What unique set of factors, related to Latinos/as entry into this country, puts them at high risk for physical and psychological difficulties?
  5. In Latino/a families, there is an emphasis on the ____________ rather than the individual.
  6. Latino/a family roles and duties tend to be ___________ _____________ and ________________. .
  7. Who is given special respect in Latino/a families?
  8. Individuals from Latino/a cultures may be more comfortable with what kind of structure of power?
  9. How might professionals and helpers who ignore the normal Latino/a power distance may confuse, disrespect and alienate Latino/a clients?
  10. How is the process of gaining respect different in the mainstream American culture and the Latino/a culture?
  11. Latino/a culture places as much emphasis on what kind of experiences in comparison to an emphasis on the material world?
  12. Are Latino/s cultures more focused on the past, the present, or the future?
  13. Where was Roberto Almanzan born? Where did he grow up?
  14. What is meant by the term pocho?
  15. What was the basis for the film The Color of Fear?
  16. Who are Latinos, as defined by Roberto Almanzan?
  17. What is the first, or most important cultural trait mentioned by Almanzan?
  18. Latinos/as tend to have personal warmth. How is this often expressed?
  19. Latino/a generosity and willingness to share are often expressed in what way?.
  20. What is Santerķa?
  21. What does machismo mean as represented in its purest form? What about marianismo?
  22. Why doe Almanzan prefer the term Latino to the term Hispanic?
  23. What struggle is the term Chicano associated with?
  24. If a Latino/a person is willing to approach an agency, it is usually one with what characteristics?
  25. For many Latinos/as, mental health problems are manifested through what type of symptoms? 
  26. What are some of the common problems that a Latino client might bring to you as a counselor? 
  27. What problems develop for individuals who state that they are only here for a short time to earn money to send to their families, but end up staying many years?  
  28. What are some factors that are important in assessing a Latino/a client?  
  29. What would a Latino/.a client expect to see if they came to see a provider? 
  30. If an individual is closer to the immigrant experience (it is more recent), are they more or less likely to have mental health issues? 
  31. What group may be particularly at risk?