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Family Therapists’ Lived Experiences of Discussing Ethnic-Racial Socialization with Latino Parents
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Dissertation Description

The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate therapists' experiences in facilitating ethnic-racial socialization practices with Latino parents in therapy. A rigorous thematic analysis resulted in four primary themes: therapeutic relationship groundwork, shift from implicit messages to explicit conversations, unpack generational cultural expectations, and contextual practice influences and ongoing development. Results are applicable to family therapists seeking to promote conversations related to race, ethnicity, culture, ethnic-racial discrimination, and immigration with Latino parents in therapy.

Melissa Yzaguirre, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy
University of San Diego 

Degree Discipline: Human Development
Degree granting institution: Michigan State University