Puerto Rican History and Culture: Trainer Manual
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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 205 669 OD 021 630 TITLE Puerto Rican History and Culture: Trainer Manual. INSTITUTION National Drug Abuse Center for Training anl Resource Development, Gaithersburg, Md.: University Research Corp., Bethesda, Md. SPONS AGENCY National Inst. on Drug Abuse (DHEW/PHS), Rockville, Md. Div. of Resource Development. REPORT NO DHEW-ADM-80-00108T RUB DATE 79 CONTRACT 271-78-4600: 271-79-4719 NOT! 156p.: For related documents, see OD 021 520 and UD 021 621-629. Some tables may be marginally legible due to reproduction quality of original document. EDRS PRICE MF01/PC07 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Counselor Training: Cultural Background: *Drug Abuse: *Drug Rehabilitation: *Hispanic Americans: Latin American History: *Puerto Rican Culture: *Puerto Ricans: Teaching Guides ABSTRACT This is a manual for trainers in the Puerto Rican history and culture training program which helps to prepare drug abuse workers for dealing with the Puerto Rican community. A generkl structural and procedural overview of the training program begins the manual. Vari_gus instructional techniques and organizational problems are discussed. The learning modules in the manual covers the followina issues:(1) Puerto Rican stereotypes: (2)Puerto Ricos geography: (31 Indian, Spanish and African cultures that formed the Puerto Rican nation:(41 the United States' relationship with Puerto Rico: (5) Puerto Rican migration to the mainland:(6) the employment situation in the United States:(71 the Hispanic origins of the Puerto Ricer family:(81 "Nuvorican" culture: (9) racism in Puerto P1co and the united States: and (10) problems and issues in dealing with Puerto Rican drug abusers. Also included is a module of sample clien* case studies and intervention strategies. The final module provides the trainer with information on evaluation of trainee learning, program evaluation, and program closure procedures. (Author/APM) *********************************************************************** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document. *********************************************************************** fFta V A 7,V V U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION &WELFARE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO Ouf EO EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGIN AT iNG IT POINTS Or VIEW OR OPINIONS sip TEO OCT NOT NECESSARILY REPRE SENT OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION POSITION OR POL. ,CY PUERTO RICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE TRAIN MANUAL PUERTO RICAN AND CULTURE NATIONAL DRUG ABUSE CENTER NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING ON DRUG ABUSE AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Notional Institute on Drug Abuse Division of Resource Development Manpower and Training Branch PUBUC HEALTH SERVICE 5600 Fishers Lane ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE, Rockville, Maryland 20857 AND MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION :7 Puerto Rican History and Culture was adapted by the NATIONAL DRUGABUSE CENTER for Training and Resource Development, pursuantto Contract Number 271-78-4600. The NDPC is currently administered by University Research Corporation,under Contract Number 271-79-4719 for the Manpower and Training Branch, Divisionof Resource Development, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 5600 FishersLane, Rockville, MD 20857. The material contained herein does not necessarily re- flect the opinions, position, or official policies of the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Admanistration, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. DHEW Publication No.(ADM) 80-00108T Printed 1979 ACKNCIALEDGEMENTIS This training program has undergone several developmental stages since 1974, when it was first offered by the New York Division of SUbstance Abuse Services Bureau of Training and Resource Development in New York City. Since then, the content has been revised to reflect the needs of substance Abuse staff in acquiring more knowledge and skills in treating their Puerto Rican clients. The current training package reflects a synthesis of historical information about the formation of Puerto Rico, its unique relationship with the United States, and the social, cultural, and political forces which affect treatment of Puerto Rican substance Abusers. Puerto Rican and Culture: A Short Overview represents the cadbinei efforts resources of many concerned individuals and insti- tutions in their attempts to further the cause of inter-ethnic con- municaticns between the Puerto Rican minority and the society at large, specifically between the Puerto Rican substance abuser and the mental health settings. Many individuals and institutions have contributed and made this program what it is today, particularly all the trainees who, through their participation and constant feedback, have made this course an ever changing, living document that reflects the everyday concerns, conflicts, struggles and triumphs experienced by the Puerto Rican substance abuser and his/her counselor. Without this support or participation, the program becomes merely a compilation of articles, statistics, and historical information; trainees are the most important element . the human element. Those individuals from the New York Division of Substance Abuse Services who have contributed to this program include Walter M. Hialev, II. Director, Anne Hubbard, Ph.D., Deputy-DIiidfor, Robert Detor, Director of Training, Gail Norman, William Cble, Lee Harrison, Instructional Developers, and Felice SChulman7Marcus, Evaluator. We would also like to adknowledge the contributions of the Puerto Rican Tourism Development Corporation for the use of their excellent slide collection; The Aerican Museum of Natural History and the Museo del Barrio for their contributions to the visual aspects of the course. In addition, special thanks for the contributions and endorsement of the National Association of Puerto Rican Drug Abuse Programs (NAPRDAP), particularly Frank Espada and Omar Bordatto for their revisions and ArlAitions to the course. Also thanks to Oscar Camadho for his assistance in the development of the "Counselor's Guide to Do's and Don'ts," and to Joe Conzo for the preparation of the tape "Puerto Rican Music." In addition, a note of appreciation for the staff of the National Drug Abuse Center for Training and Resource Development, especially Beth (B.J.) Gillispie for her assistance on the final preparation and reproduction of the course. The Puerto Rican History and Culture Course is one of the first products of its kind that has been developed within the National Manpower and Training System. One of the reasons it was selected, aside from its relevance to imporving treatment provided to Puerto Rican clients, wasto offer it as one possible model for use in training other persons involved in the treatment of ndnorities. It is hoped that this course will inspire others to develop similar courses for other minority groups, and that this investment in similar courses felt by the Manpower Training Branch/National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Manpower and Training System will be continued. 5 PROGRAMDESCRIPTION OVERALL GOALS To help participants to . understand the Importance of geographical, historical, cultural and racial factors in the development of the Puerto Rican nation and their impact on Puerto Ricans today, and how this relates to the experiences of Puerto Rican substance abusers. develop sensitivity to problems and issues facing Puerto Rican clients and their implications for counselor intervention and possible treatment planning. Ll AUDIENCE Counselors, interviewers, administrators or others working with Puerto Rican clients in a treatment center, an early intervention setting, or substance abuse related program in the community or school system. NUMBER OF TRAINEES Recarrrendedoptimum training audience size is 20-25 persons per trainer. CONFEW Stereotypes about Puerto Ricans discusses some specific stereotypes and their origin, and their impact on our expectations of and interactions with Puerto Rican clients. Historical Background highlights aspects of the geographical features and the Indian, Spanish and African influences in the development of the Puerto Rican nation and the impact of these socio-cultural factors on Puerto Ricans today. Puerto Rican Migration to the U.S. discusses factors contributing to the migration, Puerto Rico's unique socio-political relationship to the U.S., and Puerto Rican culture in tt., U.S. Problems of the Puerto Rican Substance Abuser synthesizes previous learning about the cultural heritage of Puerto Ricans in an exploration of the issues, problems and factors which contribute to substance abuse among Puerto Ricans in the U.S. and the affect on their treatment. Sample Case Studies of several Puerto Rican addicts provide a framework for analyzing the socio-cultural problems involved in assessme.lt, counselling and treatment intervention. TABLE CE OONTENIS Page Rationale and Purpose 1 Intended Audience 2 Goals 2 Objectives 2 Trainer Characteristics 3 Trainer/Trainee Ratio 3 Training Peso/crates 4 Timing and Delivery 4 Program Schedule for 2 -Day Delivery 5 Training Preparation 9 Puerto Rican Agencies 12 Audiovisual Support System 17 Operating the Slide -Tape Programs 18 Viewing Projected Materials 18 Audiovisual Presentation Checklist 21 Overview of Module Descriptions 23 Endnctes 24 NODULE I Registration and Overview 25 Schedule 27 MODULE II - Stereotypes About Puerto Ricans 29 Content Outline & Notes to the Trainer 30 MODULE III