ABSTRACT
As the United States becomes a more diverse country in terms of ethnic-racial composition, family therapists are encountering more culturally diverse backgrounds in the families they treat. Latinx populations account for approximately 18.7 percent of the U.S. population (i.e., 62.1 million people, U.S. Census Bureau, 2021). Estimates suggest that as many as 19 million Latinx individuals in the United States are immigrants, making up nearly half of the 44 million immigrant population in the United States (Vespa et al., 2018). In terms of the socio-cultural context, Latinx families are contending with issues of language, immigration, and documentation. In order for therapists to be well-equipped to support Latinx families, inclusive practices must include an emphasis on understanding our clients’ worlds. As such, the current chapter provides insights to the balance of incorporating teaching practices and personal experiences for therapists to use as they engage Latinx families in treatment.
