Working with West Indian Families

By Sharon-Ann Gopaul McNicol

This volume is designed to enhance the cultural competence of mental health and educational professionals working with West Indian families. It provides a concise introduction to the historical, sociopolitical, family, and cultural contexts that shape the experiences of this growing immigrant population. Describing typical family structures, roles, and values, the author highlights inter-island differences as well as differences between African Americans and African West Indian Americans. Guidelines for culturally aware assessment, intervention, and training are presented, illustrated with sensitive clinical material. Ideal for practicing professionals, the book also serves as a text in graduate-level courses in multiculturalism, psychological assessment, linguistic assessment, educational assessment, and family therapy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898620244
• ISBN13: 9780898620245
• Release Date: March 1993
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A good book for professionals who deal with West Indians.

This was an excellent book. It was written on a level appropriate for professionals who deal with West Indians and West Indian Americans, and also is comprehensive enough to be enjoyed by non-laypersons with an interest in Caribbean culture and/or Caribbean persons themselves.