ABSTRACT
Research suggests that culturally adapted interventions are superior to unadapted interventions when used with diverse ethnic groups. There also exists a growing interest in psychological interventions that utilize mindfulness and psychological acceptance. Moreover, there is a significant need to address health inequities among Hispanics/Latinos given that they comprise the fastest growing ethnically diverse population in the United States. This chapter focuses on the intersection of culture and psychotherapy by understanding and contributing to the improvement of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for Hispanic/Latinx populations. Eighteen clinicians who reported utilizing MBIs with Hispanic/Latinx clients completed interviews. Findings demonstrated that clinicians utilize several strategies and theories to implement MBIs with Hispanic/Latinx clients (e.g., functional contextualism, intersectionality, cultural humility, decolonization). Clinicians also reported on several challenges that they experience when implementing MBIs with Hispanic/Latino clients. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
