My family, my self: the Latino guide to emotional well-being = Mi familia y yo: guía latina de bienestar emocional

**Coronavirus has had a disproportionate impact on immigrants and people of color. This resource provides behavioral amd emotional health insights and resources that honor and employ the strengths of Latino culture and communities.**A culturally sensitive guide specific to the emotional health of Latinos, with a focus on family, in navigating the psychological, social, and cultural challenges faced after immigrating to America. Latinos immigrating into the United States bring with them their rich, unique cultural values and practices, with one constant being the celebration of and reliance on family. Family members find strength and support in the well defined roles and expectations passed down over many generations. This can provide a safe haven for individuals finding their way in the fast paced, competitive American culture where, in addition to the language barriers, different attitudes toward personal issues like dating and relationships, alcohol and drug use, parenting, and the role of elders can cause conflict and confusion and threaten the stability of family life.For over thirty years, the professionals at CLUES have worked with Latinos and their families to provide support and guidance in navigating the many psychological, social, and cultural challenges they face in adapting to their new environment. In this book, experts from different disciplines across this nationally recognized organization, share their practical wisdom—a combination of cultural sensitivity and knowledge and current behavioral health expertise—to produce a friendly, accessible guide to emotional health for Latinos. With a focus on family throughout, including success stories from a variety of Latino families, readers will find useful and inspiring information on: Understanding the importance of emotions, intimacy and communication in personal relationshipsFinding strength in cultural and family traditions as roles and expectations changeKey stages of life issues such as parenting, gender identity, and agingAvoiding alcohol and drug abuse and getting help should this become a problemContributing to family and society through work and career, education, and developing financial stabilityThe importance of spirituality and moral values in maintaining a sense of personal and family well-beingSelected key passages are bi-lingual. Coronavirus has had a disproportionate impact on immigrants and people of color. This resource provides behavioral amd emotional health insights and resources that honor and employ the strengths of Latino culture and communities. A culturally sensitive guide specific to the emotional health of Latinos, with a focus on family, in navigating the psychological, social, and cultural challenges faced after immigrating to America. Latinos immigrating into the United States bring with them their rich, unique cultural values and practices, with one constant being the celebration of and reliance on family. Family members find strength and support in the well defined roles and expectations passed down over many generations. This can provide a safe haven for individuals finding their way in the fast paced, competitive American culture where, in addition to the language barriers, different attitudes toward personal issues like dating and relationships, alcohol and drug use, parenting, and the role of elders can cause conflict and confusion and threaten the stability of family life.For over thirty years, the professionals at CLUES have worked with Latinos and their families to provide support and guidance in navigating the many psychological, social, and cultural challenges they face in adapting to their new environment. In this book, experts from different disciplines across this nationally recognized organization, share their practical wisdom--a combination of cultural sensitivity and knowledge and current behavioral health expertise--to produce a friendly, accessible guide to emotional health for Latinos. With a focus on family throughout, including success stories from a variety of Latino families, readers will find useful and inspiring information on: Understanding the importance of emotions, intimacy and communication in personal relationshipsFinding strength in cultural and family traditions as roles and expectations changeKey stages of life issues such as parenting, gender identity, and agingAvoiding alcohol and drug abuse and getting help should this become a problemContributing to family and society through work and career, education, and developing financial stabilityThe importance of spirituality and moral values in maintaining a sense of personal and family well-beingSelected key passages are bi-lingual. As Latinos, we celebrate and rely upon family, finding strength and support in traditions passed down over many generations. Adapting to our new home and navigating the many psychological, social, and cultural aspects of living in America can be overwhelming at times. That's why experts from Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) have created My Family, My Self, a user-friendly guide specifically geared for Latinos, to share their firsthand knowledge of the Latino culture and expertise in behavioral health. In this guide, the staff at CLUES offer several success stories from a variety of Latino families that they have encountered in more than thirty years of community service experience. In My Family, My Self you will find information on:Key life issues such as parenting, gender identity, and aging ; Alcohol and drug abuse, prevention, and treatment ; Ways of contributing to your family and society through education, work, and financial stability ; The value of spirituality and morals in maintaining a sense of personal and family well-being select passages are bilingual. Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) has been serving in Minnesota for over thirty years and is the leader in providing behavioral health and human services to the Latino community. Its chemical health, mental health, employment, language, financial, and other human services under its familycoordinated care model have set national standards for working with multicultural populations. (Publisher) Chapter 2-FamilyReflection questions; Resumen: Capítulo 2-Familia; 3. Emotions in Harmony; Emotions; Traumatic events; Stress and coping capacity; Emotions in relationships; Emotional challenges; Caring for your emotions; Summary: Chapter 3-Emotions in Harmony; Reflection questions; Resumen: Capítulo 3-Emociones en armonía; 4. With My Feet on the Ground; The physical effects of alcohol and other drugs; Other drugs; Use, abuse, and addiction; Summary: Chapter 4-With My Feet on the Ground; Reflection questions; Resumen: Capítulo 4-Con los pies en la tierra; 5. Making a Living Who am I? Family Emotions in harmony With my feet on the ground Making a living In a foreign country Drawing strength and joy from our spiritual life.