Create A Therapy Group
The fastest growing population group in the United States (US) and the largest ethnic minority, Hispanics (also often referred to as Latinos) are projected to constitute nearly 30% of the nation’s population by 2060 (Colby & Ortman, 2014). According to the results acquired from the study conducted to analyze if changes to legal status impact psychological wellbeing among Latino immigrant young adults suggest that the change from undocumented to lawfully present immigrants is associated with positive health outcomes. (Patler & Laster,2018). Miscommunication, lack of information, and lack of resources can hinder the progress of immigrants living in the US.
Group Purpose:
Will provide education, information, and support to immigrant participants about laws, policies, and resources available to them in Miami-Dade County.
Group structure:
Number of meetings: 6-week program
Frequency of meetings: Once per week during four consecutive weeks
Length of Meeting: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Betty T Ferguson Recreational Complex’s Orichid Room located at 3000 NW 199th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Size of group: Up to 40 members
Group Composition:
Age and sex of members:
18 years old and older
Immigrants
Non-gender specific
Social/emotional level and capacity of members:
Non-suicidal members
Able to read and write
modeling positive behaviors
Be considerate of others’ feelings, wants, and needs
Express interest in daily activities
Respect others’ viewpoints
Provide encouragement and support
Behavioral pattern relevant to members:
Group members will be on time
Group members will attend the entire length of the meeting
Group members will be respectful and considerate of every member
Group members will not share any personal information shared by groups with anyone
Group Recruitment:
NeighborhoodHelp members already enrolled in the program will be screened by an outreach worker and will be introduced to Groupo ESTABILIDAD. Members must voluntarily enroll into Group ESTABILIDAD.
Meeting Pattern:
⁃ 6:30pm-6:40pm- Brief introductions and overview of topics being discussed during meeting
⁃ 6:40pm-7:00pm- Group discussion of the week followed
⁃ 7:00pm- 7:15pm- Open discussions
⁃ 7:15pm-7:30pm- Closing questions regarding the topic discussed and preparation for the following week
Evaluation of Effectiveness:
Members will complete a 25 question pre-test and post-test questionnaire to evaluate basic awareness on topics being discussed: laws, policies, and resources available to immigrants residing in Miami-Dade County.
Agency Policies that may affect the Group Development:
Budget
Transportation
Child care
Privacy
Safety
Key People:
Lourdes Martin, MSW, LCSW/Clinical Instructor/Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP Suervisor
Béatrice Farnsworth, MS, MSW, LCSW Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP Assistant Supervisor
Michelle D. Mason, Senior Associate Dean of the Community Lawyering Clinic (CLC)
Zoraya Ledesma Esq.,Sr. Administrative Assistant Law Clinical Programs
Sergeant Guzman, Safety Officer
Sophia Lacroix, Senior Community Outreach Coordinator
Natasha Lopez, Administrative Assistant for Outreach Team