Introduction Case Summary I began to see a hispanic woman in her late 30’s for bereavement therapy because she lost her son in a car accident 10 months ago. This client was referred to me by another therapist that was leaving the clinic and had seen her for a couple months prior. There was already an assessment done and diagnosis of Depression Unspecified 296.30 and a V-code of V62.82 Bereavement in her file. After several sessions with the Mother she disclosed past personal trauma going back to her childhood up until adulthood. The trauma was very severe so in my reassessment, I went ahead and included the DSM-5 diagnosis Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 309.81. I encouraged the mother to bring in her two daughters and partner to do family therapy. After a few visits, client brought in her 16 year old daughter and 18 year old daughter. The 18 year old did not want to be in therapy because of conflicts she had with her mother and partner. The 18 year old preferred to have individual counseling first. I then recommended her to another therapist at the clinic. The 18 year old only stayed in the session for 20 minutes. However, the 16 year old remained in the session and was relieved she was able to finally talk. I have seen the mother more than I have seen the daughter because of school, however it has been a total of 11 sessions combined. One of those sessions the mother was in crisis and threatened to commit suicide. Therefore, after a 7 hour
Therefore, I do believe I am a better person today because I came from such a loving family. This is something that families are missing throughout the world and that is love, religion, and quality time with loved ones. To me this is why the world is becoming the way it is because there are so many people who do not care or
I was once told I had the world in my hands by my vice principal. The reason for his statement was because I was a Hispanic young woman with above average grades, and my involvement in extracurricular activities. Why was being a Hispanic young woman so much more special? This is where the harsh reality set in; Hispanic women have the tendency to not achieve their goals.
Growing up, those two words have always left my stomach in knots and caused my eyebrows to come together in confusion. At the tender age of 8, family parties were meant to be fun and enjoyable, but whenever I heard an uncle or grandfather say those two words I was left in a state of discomfort without really knowing why.
Being Hispanic to me means traditions. It means my home and my loving family. Being Hispanic also means being hard working. I was born in a humble small town in Michoacan, Mexico. My parents decided to come to the United States looking for a better future for our family. They had to leave the land that had watched them grow in order to come to an unknown land, where the future was a giant blur. But what they didn’t leave behind was their love for their native country. I grew up in a household where Spanish was only spoken and tortillas were always at the table. I grew up loving authentic Mexican food and speaking Spanish fluently. When I was in kindergarten my teacher was afraid that I would be behind the rest of my classmates. My parents couldn't help me learn English since they didn’t know it either. I was fortunate to have a kind teacher who was willing to tutor me for free everyday after school. By the end of elementary school my English improved. As I grew
Hispanics or Latinos are defined as a people of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American, or other Spanish speaking culture. This term “Hispanics” was created by the U.S. federal government in the early 1970’s to refer to Americans born in a Spanish speaking nation or with ancestry to Spanish territories. Hispanics people are vibrant, socializing, and fun loving people. Among various facts associated to this culture is that they have a deep sense of involvement in their family traditions and cultures.
The Lady of Guadalupe is a huge part of the Mexican tradition, and how many people look up to her in a very godly way. She is important, because she reminds people of their appreciation for their own cultures, along with the other cultures that are all over the world. The Lady of Guadalupe is someone that is the exact replica of the Virgin Mary. But, the only difference is, is that the Virgin Mary is a saint that is represented in the European culture, and the Lady of Guadalupe in the Aztec and Native culture of Mexico. The lady of Guadalupe is a positive influence on different religions, especially Christianity.
I took an Uber the other day, and my driver, an African American woman, gave me a deeper insight on what I have learned in Chicano studies this quarter. It so happens she was writing a dissertation on minority women in leadership positions. What struck me the most about her findings was that one of the biggest determinants for minority women being able to be promoted to leadership positions was their partner’s race. If the woman’s partner was aso a minority the woman was less likely to be in a leadership position. Minority women in top leadership positions were mostly single, or married to white men. She believed minority men preferred women who stayed at home. I saw this as a consequence of minority women being marginalized by men within their communities. This was evident in founding of the Chicano movement and the exclusion of women from the beginning of the movement. The movement was founded to challenge ahistorical borders by recovering the Chicano narrative. The transition from Chicano to Chicano/a aimed to challenge the marginalization of women in the movement by acknowledging that women had been historically wounded and violated. The final transition to
The client and his mother was thrilled at the idea. The mother was excited because she believed that her son constantly seeks to establish a relationship with his father, who hasn’t made any strides to do so. The son was excited because he stated that he would like to see his father more often and spend more quality time with him. The client was willing to see his father in a therapeutic environment if that’s what it takes to get him involved. I met with the father to schedule a family session with him and the client. During the initial contact with the father, he appeared nonchalant and apathetic towards the therapy. He made statements such as “boys will be boys” to explain his son’s behavior and seemed genuinely uninterested in the idea of family therapy.
The author of Mexican Lives, Judith Adler Hellman, grapples with the United States’ economic relationship with their neighbors to the south, Mexico. It also considers, through many interviews, the affairs of one nation. It is a work held to high esteem by many critics, who view this work as an essential part in truly understanding and capturing Mexico’s history. In Mexican Lives, Hellman presents us with a cast from all walks of life. This enables a reader to get more than one perspective, which tends to be bias. It also gives a more inclusive view of the nation of Mexico as a whole. Dealing with rebel activity, free trade, assassinations and their transition into the modern age, it justly
Hispanics are the fastest growing minority in the United States, and the majority of them are Mexican in origin (Kemp, 2001). The Roman Catholic Church plays a vital role in the culture and daily life of many Mexican Americans. Consequently, healthcare personnel must become culturally competent in dealing with the different beliefs possessed by these individuals. Nurses must have the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver care that is congruent with the patient’s cultural beliefs and practices (Kearney-Nunnery, 2010). The ways that a nurse cares for a Mexican American patient during the process of dying or at the critical time of death is especially important. The purpose of this paper is to examine
My first assumption of family therapy was to involve the parents and the individual that had the problem. This book explored further what it
If I were to consult with my close friend’s daughter, the friend would want me to talk to her about the information that was discussed in the sessions. Because of the confidentiality agreement, I would not be able to discuss these things with her. This may cause the close friend to have hard feelings towards me because I would not be able to relay the information. This would be because she would be viewing me as a friend and not as a professional doing my job. While these guidelines are simple and easy to grasp, it is impossible to completely avoid dual relationships on a daily basis (Gottlieb, 1993). Therefore, I would not take a chance on conducting business with my close friend. I would much rather prefer to refer her to someone else who is also very proficient in adolescent counseling.
When defining what it means to be Hispanic and how it has influenced my life, it means more than just having the family origins beginning from one the Spanish speaking countries. In my experience, Hispanic are usually people who are very conscientious about work, are traditionalist, passionate, and incredibly family oriented. Spending my summer and winter breaks traveling in Mexico, it a fulfilling opportunity to reunite with my family and about learn about my bygone family lineage.
The family is made up of five people: Claudia, the IP; Carolyn, mother; Laura, the sister; Don, the brother; and David, the father. The family is coming into therapy because there have been mounting concerns about Claudia and her behavior—acting out, staying out late, some fairly typical teenage stuff. For the purpose of this paper, I will be starting at the beginning where the family is first coming into therapy. I will first school that I will apply is Structural Family Therapy and the second school is Bowen Family Therapy.
The client is a twenty-year-old Caucasian female, presenting for medical care one month after a serious automobile accident. She appeared well groomed with good eye contact. The client presented with a euthymic mood as evidenced by her calm voice, friendly nature, and straight posture. The client displayed coherent speech and a logical thought process. The client was oriented to people, the date, and the location. The client was screened for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to the severity of the automobile accident. The PTSD CheckList – Civilian Version (PCL-C) was conducted in a private office, which allowed for a quiet atmosphere.