What are some of the main differences in terms of the clinical issues facing first- versus second-generation immigrants?

What will be an ideal response?


First generation: language acquisition issues, dramatic redefinition of identity, acculturative stress, differences of geographic origin, loss issues, and experiences of contact with host society. Second generation: intergenerational conflicts, gender socialization differences, acculturation differences from other family members,biculturalism or hybridization, and maintenance or rejection of language of origin.

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Counselors know that sexual relationships with clients are specifically forbidden by the ethical codes of the profession. Which of the following statements is/are true about sexual relationships between therapists and clients? _____

a. More than 90% of therapists admit to a sexual attraction to at least one of their clients b. Most therapists report that they have received training in how to deal with their sexual attractions to clients c. Although sexual relationships between therapists and clients are forbidden, research shows that most clients suffer no long-term consequences from such relationships d. All of the above

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Counselor education programs prepare counselors to understand students' developmental needs, but do not typically train counselors in

A. group counseling. B. school procedures and laws. C. individual counseling skills. D. recognizing and treating mental disorders.

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Clinical mental health counseling is a specialization that combined:

a. Mental health counseling and community counseling b. Mental health counseling and clinical counseling c. Mental health counseling and family counseling d. Mental health counseling and psychological counseling

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To deal with their own sense of loneliness in a marriage, a couple becomes overly involved in the problems of their son. This model of interaction is:

a. monadic. b. dyadic. c. biadic. d. triadic.

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