One of the greatest losses a Hispanic immigrant experiences is the loss of their homeland. Ignoring this loss could have negative consequences on their adjustment to a new country and their assimilation into a new culture. It’s a loss that can be debilitating, and can turn into grief. So, how can we, as mental health professionals, help such a client? One of the best things to do when working with such clients is an assessment to better understand the context in which they feel this loss. These are some of the questions you may ask: When did you arrive to the […]
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Loss of Homeland
Thursday, December 6, 2012