Abstract
When grouped with Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans constitute the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States. In
this article, the authors provide background information for understanding the diversity and commonalities within Asian American
populations and discuss the challenges of initial assessment with clients who identify as Asian Americans. We conclude this
article with guidelines for conducting an effective initial interview with Asian American clients.
this article, the authors provide background information for understanding the diversity and commonalities within Asian American
populations and discuss the challenges of initial assessment with clients who identify as Asian Americans. We conclude this
article with guidelines for conducting an effective initial interview with Asian American clients.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s10879-012-9221-9
- Authors
- Catherine Y. Chang, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3980, Atlanta, GA 30302-3980, USA
- Caroline O’Hara, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3980, Atlanta, GA 30302-3980, USA
- Journal Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
- Online ISSN 1573-3564
- Print ISSN 0022-0116