This two-part series featuring Sylvia Nassar McMillan, provides both content and practical knowledge, as well as demonstration counseling vignettes to illustrate diversity among Arab American clients and their issues, particularly in today's post 9-11 U.S. and global climate. Authors are leading scholars in the field, with roots in one of the largest Arab American communities in the country.

Part One - DIVERSITY, TREATMENT GOALS AND INTERVENTIONS
In the post 9-11 climate, individuals and families of Arab American descent are both increasingly profiled and misunderstood. The authors present three modules on Arab American demographics and other diversity, Arab American culture, and sociopolitical background. Actual therapist interviews then examine common mental health issues, typical treatment goals, appropriate interventions, and helpful cultural knowledge. Implications for practice and resource modules complete the program. This DVD provides both background information and practical perspectives essential to success in working with Arab American clients.

Part Two - CLINICAL VIGNETTES
This demonstration presents three clinical vignettes of a therapist working individually with members of an Arab American family. The authors explore each demonstrated counseling session in terms of diversity of presenting issues, treatment goals, appropriate interventions, and helpful cultural knowledge. A concluding discussion explores overall issues within the family and community systems.