Assessments for multi‐heritage couple therapy: A review of existing tools

Abstract

As diversity in the United States increases, marriage and family therapists are encountering more multi‐heritage couples in therapy. Recent research shows that around 11% of adults are married to someone from a different racial or ethnic group, rising to 19% among new marriages. Multi‐heritage couples encompass inherent differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and culture. This article addresses the unique challenges faced by multi‐heritage couples in therapy and explores the strengths and weaknesses of existing assessment tools suitable for their needs. The study highlights a limited number of existing tools that are available for therapists working with multi‐heritage couples. Consequently, the article suggests future directions to enhance the development of assessment tools tailored to the specific needs of multi‐heritage couples.