Hispanic Intermarriage Counseling

About the Book

Hispanic Intermarriage Counseling: A Guidebook for Practitioners and Couples, written for both the mental health practitioner and self-help couple alike, provides its readers with a framework in which to approach the many challenges and sometimes unique problems encountered with Hispanic Intermarriage couples and families.

• The mental health practitioner reader will gain clinical pointers in: preparing couples to deal with their intermarriage conflicts and individual cultural/ethnic, and religious identity development; understanding theories on Intermarriage; ethical Transcultural decision-making; helping couples develop a sustainable dialogue; and reaching their highest level of effectiveness with Intermarriage couples and families.

• The self-help reader will gain: insight into the prevalence and intricacies of US intermarriages; a framework for understanding and developing your racial, ethnic, and cultural identity; tips on how to improve couple dialogue and increase partner acceptance; suggestions on promoting high self esteem in your children; and become aware of a Bill of Rights for racially mixed people.

About the Author

John Thios Jr, Ph.D., is a Management Professional for the Federal Government. He has worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for several University counseling centers and has both researched and is experiencing Intermarriage with his wife of Peruvian descent. Dr. Thios has traveled widely and observed and experienced the Hispanic culture for more than 20 years. First, as a Naval Instructor in California, followed by his years of studying and researching in diverse population locales, starting with his B.S. in Psychology from the University of California-Davis, then to New Mexico, and then Texas, and finally to Washington, D.C. to complete his Doctorate in Education Counseling. He currently lives with his wife and children in San Ramon, CA.