Apoyo en Comunidad: A Proposed Manual for Latinx and Hispanic Support Groups

Abstract

Navigating college life can be difficult; add to that the complications of navigating different cultures and it creates a chasm for young adults to overcome. This is true for many Latinx college students who often attend colleges where few resources exist to offer support in navigating these social and cultural issues in their everyday life. Additionally, while group therapy is championed as a treatment modality for many, few groups exist that target Latinx communities, especially Latinx college students. This project aims to highlight these social and cultural issues faced by Latinx individuals and provide clinicians with a treatment manual to help support Latinx students through these issues, while building a support network on their college campus through a support group that is mindful of cultural considerations in the Latinx community