Philosophy

The Clemente program philosophy includes the following principles:
  • Community-based services
  • Family-oriented care
  • Culturally sensitive services (bilingual/bicultural)
  • On-going emphasis on training and development
  • Collaboration with community agencies

Areas of Specialty

RCC's clinical activities focus on the effects of environmental and societal factors on the family. Some of the factors include:
  • Immigration
  • Gender-role socialization
  • Poverty
  • Incarceration
  • Promotion of competencies
  • Adolescent Health and Mental Health
  • Foster-families
  • Family Intermarriage
  • Overweight and obesity
  • Education and Empowerment
RCC's Training Programs include:
  • Family Therapy Training
  • Psychology Training
  • Psychology Internship
  • Psychology Externship
  • Social Work Training
  • Social Work Externship
  • Social Work Field Placement
  • Foreign Visiting Professional
  • Family Psychology Fellowship
RCC's Educational Programs include:
  • Roberto Clemente Course in the Humanities