A major challenge confronting the counseling profession is meeting the needs of African American families. This monograph presents a discussion of the issues involved in the clinical assessment and treatment of these families. It explores their distinct experiences as they navigate through a society often hostile towards them. Chapters include:…

The first article in this paper reviews research on healthy black families and explores definitions of health. The strengths of black families such as kinship/social support, valuing education, achievement and parity in interpersonal relationships, the black church, and egalitarian roles in black families are discussed. Recommendations are made…

Reviews several issues relating to families who are of Native American, Black, or Asian American background, with implications for practitioners in the counseling profession. Provides schematic model to enhance understanding for counseling ethnic minority families with suggested skills and techniques. (Author/NB)