Models for Practice with Immigrants and Refugees

Collaboration, Cultural Awareness, and Integrative Theory
Herausgeber: Hilado, Aimee; Lundy, Marta

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Produktbeschreibung

Introduces ways of conceptualizing practice with different client systems and direct applications with specific needs among sub-groups of the immigrant and refugee population worldwide. This text offers a starting point for discussing practice with immigrants and refugees knowing that our knowledge will need to expand and adapt with the changing populations that migrate across the globe daily.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc
• Seitenzahl: 472
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 185mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 700g
• ISBN-13: 9781483377148
• ISBN-10: 1483377148
• Artikelnr.: 46497291

Inhaltsangabe

UNIT I. BASIC DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTS
Chapter 1: Defining the immigrant and refugee populations - Chang-Muy
Key terms
Assessment/Eligibility stage
Post Decision assistance
Citizenship
Reflection Questions
Case Study
Chapter 2: The context of migration: Pre-arrival, migration and
resettlement experiences - Hilado
Introduction
The Migration Process
Pre-migration experiences
Experiences in transit based on immigration status
Post-migration resettlement: The refugee experience
Key elements of adjustment
Implications for the field
Case Study
Reflective Questions
Summative Points
Glossary
Chapter 3: Physical and mental health stabilization: The importance of
wellbeing in the adjustment of new immigrants - Hilado & Allweiss
Health Considerations
Mental Health Conderations
UNIT II. THEORETICAL ORIENTATIONS AND RE-ORIENTATION
Chapter 4: Transnational practice as the client's process: Reorienting
practice with an integrative theoretical approach to practice with
immigrants and Refugees - Lundy & Hilado
Defining Transnational Practice
Relevance of a Transnational Perspective for Direct Practice
Historical Perspective: A look back at perspectives applied to immigrants
Defining transnational practice as the client's process
Western theoretical approaches: Current foundations for practice
Examination of methods for adapting practice methods to focus on
transnational processes
Implications for professionals
Reflective Questions
Critical Thinking Exercises
Case Study
Summative Points
Chapter 5: The perception and experience of everyday discrimination among
U.S. Immigrants - Brettell
Group vs. Personal Discrimination
Contexts of Everyday Discrimination: The Workplace
Contexts of Everyday Discrimination: Neighborhoods and Communities
Coping with Discrimination: Forbearance or Confrontation?
Conclusion
Summative Points
Case Study
Reflective Questions
Chapter 6: Postcolonial feminist social work perspective: Additional
considerations for immigrant and refugee populations - Deepak
A Postcolonial Feminist Social Work Perspective
Risk Factors for Poor Mental Health Outcomes
Globalization and Global Inequality
U.S. Immigration Policies of Detention and Deportation
Mental Health Promotion through Collective Resistance and Empowerment
Resistance to Economic Insecurity
Resisting Deportation and Detention
Becoming Stronger Allies
Implications for Mental Health Providers
UNIT III. INTERVENTION MODALITIES USING AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
Chapter 7: Practice with Individuals - Hilado
The Evolution of Practice with Individuals
Central themes when conducting therapy with trauma-exposed immigrants and
refugees
Practice considerations with trauma-exposed immigrants and refugees
Culturally-sensitive direct practice with immigrants and refugees
Summative Points
Glossary
Chapter 8: Practice with families - Lundy
Literature Review
Relevance of the Family for Immigrants and Refugees
Stages of Migration
Common Problems and Potential Harm with Impaired Family Connections
Provider Response and the Application of Practice Principals
Chapter 9: Support and psychoeducational groups for immigrant women: a
working model - Lundy, Rodgers, Sanchez, Simon & Egan
History and Focus of El Manual de Salud Emocional (Manual of Emotional
Health)
Stages of Migration and Resultant Difficulties
Topics and Activities for the Immigrant Women's Groups
Discussion and Implications for Future Groups
Chapter 10: Community practice - Goodman, Letiecq, Vesely, Marquez & Layva
The Meaning of Community
Why Community Practice?
Theoretical Foundations
Community "Best Practices": Working in Partnership with Transnational
Populations Collaborative and Community-Driven
Application of Community-Based Practices
Implications for Professionals Working in Community-Based Settings
Chapter 11: Organizational practice - Hilado
Introduction
The Cultural Mergence Model
Multilevel Elements of the Cultural Mergence Model
Application with Trauma-Exposed New Immigrants
Chapter 12: Preparing an local and volunteer workforce - Buller,
Chankroesna, Socheat, Chanthao, Sreytha, & Hilton
Introduction
Setting the context
Ecological Framework for analysis: An integrative approach to training
Setting the scene and planning and building the foundations for effective
capacity building
Professional preparation prior to departure
Facilitating a Learning and Training Needs Assessment (LTNA)
Reflective Questions
Summative Points
Glossary
UNIT IV. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS WITH TRAUMA-EXPOSED IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Chapter 13: Defining Trauma; Practical application with vulnerable and
trauma-exposed immigrant populations and survivors of torture
Refugee Trauma and the Challenges Facing Forced Émigrés and Transnational
Migrants
Detrimental Effects of Torture
Multiple domains of marginalization
Interdisciplinary Treatment of Torture Survivors and Forced Émigrés
Conclusion
Chapter 14: Practice applications with women - Fong, Wachter & Heffron
Introduction
Working with Migrant Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual
Violence, and Human Trafficking
Working with Women Experiencing Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner
Violence
Conclusion
Chapter 15: Practical applications with LGBTQ immigrants - Ramirez
The Importance of Language
Defining sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression
Identity Formation and Practice Considerations
Sexual Identity: The Cass Model (1979)
A Context for LGBTQ Health
Theory to Practice Integration
The Gay Affirmative Practice Framework
Applying a trauma-informed lens when working with LGBTQ immigrants and
refugees
Final Thoughts
Summative Points
Chapter 16: Practice applications with Immigrant and Refugee Youth -
Benson, Abdi, & Ford-Paz
Children and Trauma
Migration, Trauma, loss and Displacement and Resilience among refugee and
immigrant children
Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health Symptoms and Service Utilization
Barriers to Mental Health Care Access
Strategies for Improving Services for Refugee and Immigrant Children
Example of a culturally responsive trauma-focused treatment program for
refugee youth
Case Study
Summative Points
Reflective Questions
UNIT V. CONSOLIDATION
Chapter 17: Maintaining critical consciousness, collaborative accompaniment
and cultural humility: The common denominators of transnational practice -
Hilado & Lundy
Introduction
Relevance of pre-migration and post-migration experiences
The role of culture
Transnational Practice: A culturally-relevant approach to supporting
immigrant and refugee clients.
Treatment modalities: Lessons learned
Specific needs among immigrant and refugee communities: Lessons learned
The common denominators of transnational practice
Collaborating and connecting: Building a transnational workforce
Reflective Questions
Chapter 18: Social justice and implications for the field - Lundy & van
Wormer
The Current Migration Crisis
Social Work's Rich History
Social Work is a Global, Human Rights Profession
Human Needs and Human Rights
A Structural Framework for Settlement Practice
War Refugees: Trauma Related to Terror and Persecution
Environmental Refugees: Trauma Related to Natural Disasters
The Plight of Immigrant Children in the United States
A Framework for Trauma-Informed Care
Implications for Social Workers
Micro Issues
Macro Issues
Reflective Questions