Addressing Challenges Latinos/as Encounter with the LIBRE Problem-Solving Model: Listen-Identify-Brainstorm-Reality-test-Encourage

by Norma S. Guerra, Yolanda Medina (Editor), Margarita Machado-Casas (Editor)

Overview

Written for educators and professionals, this book examines the cultural challenges Latinos/as encounter as they move from one social setting to the next. Problem solving is presented as a skill, strategy, and protective factor in the development of resiliency and self-efficacy. This solution-oriented approach facilitates Latino/a personal and professional development in processing the unexpected. The book introduces the LIBRE Model problem-solving activity as the tool to negotiate positive change by (1) affirming cultural competency, (2) supporting self-regulated decision making, (3) monitoring self-engagement styles, and (4) developing resiliency toward smoother transitions. The goal is to provide the reader with partnering tools that will empower Latino/a engagement, personal management, and active self-agency in managing decisions, challenges, and choices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433133091
Publisher:	Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Publication date:	07/14/2016
Series:	Critical Studies of Latinxs in the Americas , #10
Pages:	119
Product dimensions:	5.91(w) x 8.86(h) x (d)

About the Author

Norma S. Guerra is a nationally certified school psychologist and a licensed professional counselor-supervisor. Her research interests include social cognitive problem solving, self-regulation, attention, and engagement styles. Dr. Guerra is the author of Clinical Problem Solving Case Management, which addresses attention toward positive change.

Table of Contents

Preface – Introduction – Portrait of a Latino/a – Problem-Solving Theoretical Framework – Self-Awareness toward Cultural Efficacy – Characteristics and Ethics in Providing Culturally Efficacious Services – LIBRE Model Stick Figure Tool: A Graphic Organizer to Foster Self-Regulated Social Cognitive Problem Solving – LIBRE Model: Engagement Styles in Counseling – LIBRE Model Problem Solver’s Feedback – A Closer Look at College Students: Self-Efficacy and Goal Orientation – Latino/a Partnership – Glossary of Terms