James Rogers: Motivational Interviewing and Ethnic Identity clip

Using the Motivational Interviewing Spirit and Principles While Working with Ethnic Identity and Acculturation Issues

James Rogers, PsyD.

DESCRIPTION OF CLIENT AND COUNSELING SESSION
James Rogers works with Lizette, a second-generation Latino. Lizette originally sought treatment due to feelings of nervousness, sadness and stated she was experiencing an “identity crisis”. Lizette is in conflict with her family in part due to the different levels of acculturation between her and her parents. She is becoming more bicultural in terms of her own level of acculturation and this is creating a new set of growth and developmental challenges with respect to how she will define herself as a “Latino”.

THEORETICAL APPROACH
James Rogers draws from two main theoretical underpinnings: Cross-Cultural Psychology and Motivational Interviewing. Lizette’s age, family, cultural background, and developmental stage are all major factors influencing and impacting her experience. Thus cultural competence and cultural sensitivity are factored into James’ approach with her. James also employs Motivational Interviewing with Lizette to help guide her to talk about change.

THERAPIST BACKGROUND
James Rogers is a bilingual/bicultural Latino who received a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Most of his clinical experience has been working with individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.