Enumerates 200-plus questions designed to elicit a detailed family history from an immigrant parent in order to address difficulties a child may have, ranging from anxiety to poor academic performance or other behavioral problems. Questions cover: (1) the reason for the interview; (2) parent’s particular concerns about the problem; (3) reasons for leaving the native country; (4) details of escape, including traumatic events; (5) details of refugee camp, such as survival strategies; (6) experiences upon arrival in the U.S.; (7) experience of death in the family; (8) life in the country of origin, including livelihood and religion; (9) schooling of child, including progress and rapport with teachers and peers; (10) solving problems in the former country, including sources of help and healing practices; (11) adjustment to the U.S., including expectations as well as regrets; (12) employment, including level of satisfaction and future job plans; (13) relationships with others, including children, relatives, neighbors, and spouse; (14) factors potentially contributing to the child?s problem, such as limited English, unfamiliarity with American culture, or inability to get along with peers; (15) treatment of other children in the family; (16) ability to access and use services; and (17) life style and cultural conflicts.
