
The Sí, Yo Puedo (SYP) program manual is a step-by-step, culturally specific, 11-week curriculum for Spanish-English graduate level licensed mental health professionals (e.g., clinical social workers, professional counselors, family and marriage therapists, psychologists). Sí, Yo Puedo is Yes, I Can in English. The empowerment program is designed to provide education, promote self-esteem, prevent domestic violence, and help readers understand healthy relationships within a cultural framework. Participants meet weekly for two hours and examine topics addressing issues related to immigrant Latina women's sense of self, characteristics of healthy relationships and dating, keys to understanding the dynamics of domestic violence, and ways to access resources. The program manual includes structured sessions with goals and objectives, in-class self-reflection drawing and writing exercises, and handouts for the weekly topics. Upon completion of the SYP program, immigrant Latinas and Latinas in general will be empowered to examine current relationships and their self-esteem, and to potentially make changes in their lives.
This manual investigates how a culturally specific, group-based curriculum can effectively foster empowerment, self-esteem, and domestic violence prevention among immigrant Latina women. Catherine Marrs Fuchsel, a clinical professional, utilizes her expertise in social work and mental health to construct an 11-week intervention framework. The program integrates psychological theory with cultural sensitivity to address the unique social and interpersonal challenges faced by this demographic.
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Professionals in the field of clinical social work and family therapy recognize this manual as a practical, structured resource for facilitating culturally competent group interventions. Experts highlight the clarity of the curriculum and its direct applicability to clinical settings serving immigrant communities.
Page Count:
188
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190672846
ISBN-13:
9780190672843
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