This is a new text intended to assist family therapy students and professionals in their understanding of issues that impact clinical treatment of Hispanic Americans. The emphasis of the text is on the diversity of the people who make up the fabric of what is commonly referred to as “Latino culture.” The term “Hispanic” and “Latino” are used interchangeably in the text to refer to descendants of people whose primary language is Spanish or Portuguese. Most of the chapter contributors are Hispanic or bicultural, and contribute their own personal stories to enhance their narratives.

The text includes coverage of interventions, identity formation of men and women in the Hispanic culture, demographics, and specific information on health care, spirituality, and other issues that affect Hispanic family life. The authors say, “Recognizing differences that count and developing that essential curiosity about the experience of another is at the heart of each author's therapeutic approach.”