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The Family Journal, Vol. 14, No. 1, 13-27 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480705283089

The Psychohistorical Approach in Family Counseling With Mestizo/Latino Immigrants: A Continuum and Synergy of Worldviews

Patricia Arredondo

Arizona State University, empower{at}asu.edu

Robert M. Davison Avilés

Bradley University

Carlos P. Zalaquett

University of South Florida

Maria del Pilar Grazioso

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala

Veronica Bordes

Arizona State University

Liza Hita

Arizona State University

Belinda J. Lopez

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

In April 2005, the International Association for Marriage and Family Counseling’s yearly Distinguished Speakers series at the American Counseling Association Conference featured a presentation on family counseling with Mestizo/Latino immigrants. A panel composed of Latino counseling professionals representing varied Mestizo backgrounds discussed their personal and professional experiences surrounding the Mestizo/Latino diaspora. This article discusses population definitions, contextual variables, and demographics regarding Mestizos/Latinos, along with life transition issues and ethnic-heritage themes. A psychohistorical approach to family counseling is presented, and illustrative vignettes, including personal anecdotes by the conference presenters/authors, are provided. Recommendations for practice are offered.

Key Words: psychohistorical approach • ethnic identity • Latino • Mestizo • cultural competence • immigrants • values • worldview


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