Immigrants constitute a large part of our personal, professional, and political lives.
They comprise nearly one-fourth of the Bay Area population. Professionals in a variety of healthcare, educational, and school settings often encounter immigrant children and families, and face questions of cultural understanding and effective interventions. This course describes who immigrants are, examines the psychological impact of the immigration and acculturation process on the lives of children and other family members, and reviews a range of interventions oriented toward the particular needs of immigrant children and their families. You discuss larger social issues such as assimilation and acculturation, as well as the practical implications of the delivery of services to this particular population. This course also addresses some of the barriers that affect your work with immigrants.