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English
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Although Latinos are the fastest growing demographic group in the United States, they have less access to mental health services and are less likely to receive needed psychological treatment (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001). Traditional and westernized psychotherapy models and norms that are not attuned to the sociocultural needs of Latinos are likely to dissuade them from pursuing psychological help (Añez et al., 2008; Stacciarini, O’Keeffe, & Mathews, 2007). Research on the mental health services access barriers for Latinos exists; however, additional research focused on Latino males’ access and utilization of mental health services is needed. Through utilization of a pragmatic case study approach (Fishman, 2005), this study aims to add to the clinical knowledge base of psychological treatment of Latino males with PTSD through use of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). NET (Schauer, Neuner, & Elbert, 2011) is an evidence-based treatment for PTSD effective for culturally diverse populations. This hybrid case study explores the NET treatment of “Alex,” a Latino male with a history of complex trauma diagnosed with PTSD. The treatment approach, outcomes, and cultural considerations of NET treatment are described in this dissertation.
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Clinical psychology
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Complex trauma
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Hybrid case study
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Latino male
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Narrative Exposure Therapy
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PTSD
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Rutgers University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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1 online resource (ix, 156 pages)
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Psy.D.
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Includes bibliographical references
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Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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Rutgers University. Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
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