Promoting Wellness in the Face of Oppression

Reviews the videotape, Mixed-Race Identities by with Maria P. P. Root (2006), in which Root, an expert in multiracial identity issues, demonstrates her approach to working with clients from mixed racial backgrounds. Keeping with the format traditionally used in the American Psychological Association (APA) videotape series, the video is essentially divided into three sections. The didactic portions of the video are conducted through dialogue between Root and her host, Jon Carlson. Root begins by explaining the necessity for a clinical framework for clients with mixed-race identities, and she explains the conceptual framework she developed to meet the unique needs of this client group. Root then carries out a practice session with a client, which is followed by commentary on various portions of the session that provide context for important considerations when working with clients from this population. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)