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Characteristics of traditional Mexican-American families with consequent family rules that affect these family systems are discussed along with selected clinical cases. The specific cases discussed involve: (1) interactions with family of origin in intercultural marriages, (2) intracultural differences in levels of acculturation and traditional family rules, and (3) extended family impact in response to severe life crisis. The development of therapeutic processes from structural and strategic family therapy approaches, which reflect appreciation for cultural differences and strengths, is suggested.
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Soto-Fulp, S., DelCampo, R.L. Structural family therapy with Mexican-American family systems. Contemp Fam Ther 16, 349–362 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02197898
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