Contemporary US multiple heritage couples, individuals, and families: Issues, concerns, and counseling implications

Abstract

This article introduces the special edition by providing an overview of how policies and attitudes have influenced the experience of multiple heritage couples, individuals, and families in the American context. This history is linked to the developmental tasks of multiracial individuals and families in contemporary context. This paper also discusses the counseling implications emphasizing the importance of delivering culturally competent and sensitive services.

Keywords:

• multiracial families
• interracial marriages
• racial identity development
• multiple heritage couples
• counseling implications