Working with Haitian Canadian families

Given the continued increase of Haitian families being referred for mental health services, a treatment model on how to intervene therapeutically would prove beneficial for both therapists and Haitian families alike. This article discusses cultural factors (family, education, language, religion, and the racial demographics of the Haitian people) that impact upon the treatment of Haitian families. A model for intervening therapeutically with Haitian families is proposed.     

A theoretical framework for training monolingual school psychologists to work with multilingual/multicultural children: An exploration of the major competencies

With the continued increase of children from diverse backgrounds entering the United States school systems, it is imperative that school psychologists gain a working knowledge of how to best serve these children. This article suggests the major competencies for training school psychologists in working with culturally and linguistically diverse students. The suggestions offered were gathered from both practitioners in the field, published data, literature reviews, and personal observations. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.