Advocacy and Community Mental Health in the Latina/o Community   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 PO Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

MFT 624 - Advocacy and Community Mental Health in the Latina/o Community


2 credits
This course will address the traditional structures and current practices of institutions that influence and impact mental health services and wellbeing in the Latina/o community. Understanding the historical significance of marginalization and the ecological context of the Latina/o community in relation to institutional socio-cultural blindness will be evaluated. Particular emphasis is on social justice, advocacy theory and developing practice skills needed to become change agents for families in the Latina/o communities.