APS

2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024

Clinicians’ Experiences Implementing Mdft with Bilingual (Spanish/English) and Trilingual (Spanish/English/Mixtec) Families

San Francisco, CA · May 2024

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Jacqueline Lopez
    UNR
  • Jill Sharkey
    UCSB's Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology
  • Angela Pollard
    UCSB's Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology

Abstract

Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) aids adolescents battling substance abuse, emphasizing enhanced family communication. Existing literature targets English speakers, assessing MDFT's efficacy in multilingual households is imperative. This study, involving interviews with therapists, uncovers key themes like cultural competence, family dynamics, and language in therapy, urging further investigation in diverse families.

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