APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Clinicians’ Experiences Implementing Mdft with Bilingual (Spanish/English) and Trilingual (Spanish/English/Mixtec) Families
- 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.