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Problem Gambling Treatment with Hispanics

Learn effective strategies for involving Latino families in problem gambling treatment, including respecting cultural values, family dynamics, and spiritual beliefs for successful recovery. Panel discussions provide insights on respect, family involvement, personal relationships, and incorporating traditional healing practices. Enhance your services by understanding and valuing the cultural background of Hispanic populations in Oregon.

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Problem Gambling Treatment with Hispanics

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  1. Problem Gambling Treatment with Hispanics

  2. Sergio Gutierrez, CADC I Raul de la O, CGAC II, NCGC I Janese Olalde, M.Ed, CADC II, CGAC II Panelists

  3. IN OREGON: • Latinos comprise 10.5% of total population • Majority of Latino immigrants in Oregon are from Mexico As of 2010 U.S. Census:

  4. Respect “respeto” Family “familia” Common Themes

  5. Based on age, • sex, • social position, • economic status • and authority Respeto

  6. Explain without condescending • Take seriously responsibility as a helper • Don’t misinterpret avoiding eye contact • Address elders in traditional ways Show Respect

  7. Out of respect… • Will avoid disagreeing or expressing doubts • May be reluctant to ask questions or admit are confused Encourage asking of Questions

  8. Cultural taboo about expressing negative feelings directly… • May withhold information, • May not follow treatment directions, OR may terminate medical care Encourage asking of Questions

  9. How is respecteffective when working with Latino problem gamblers in treatment? Respect

  10. FAMILIA • Includes many people in extended family • Support role is significant • Family involvement important

  11. Seen as willful, self-destructive conduct • Threatens well-being of entire family • Shame • Banishment from family is enormous threat Addiction

  12. More tolerant of mentally ill: • Sick role • Lowered expectations • People to be protected • Remain in home Family Response

  13. In Recovery • Explore natural support system • Investigate if some family members played role in addiction • Look for pockets in family support to help with recovery

  14. What methods do you use to involve family members of Latino problem gamblers? Familia

  15. Personal relationships or “personalismo” • Spirituality or “espiritualismo” Common Themes

  16. Personalismo • Importance of personal relationships • Expect providers to be warm, friendly, personal • Take interest in personal life • Rely on community-based organizations

  17. Get personal • Prefer being closer to each other • If too far away, may be seen as uninterested • Sit closer, lean forward, give pat on shoulder, other gestures to show interest

  18. How do you employ “personalismo” with Latino problem gamblers and their family members? Personal Relationships

  19. Combine respect for mainstream medicine, traditional healing with religious component • If provider respects and understand this perspective, will be effective Espiritualismo:

  20. Examples “Embrujado” (Hexed) “Curanderos” (Healers) “Susto” (Fright) • Belief mental illness can be caused by witchcraft or evil spirits

  21. How do you use “espiritualismo” when working with Latino problem gamblers and their family members? Espiritualismo

  22. Involve family members • Show respect • Get personal • Respect traditional healing approaches • Encourage asking of questions To deliver effective services:

  23. Values: • Family life • Support for recovery • Educate family on nature of addiction • Spirituality – faith in God • Collective cultural identify Biggest Assets

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