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The cultural context model (CCM) is an expanded family paradigm. It offers a clear analysis of the social patterns that contribute to the dislocation of family and community life. This paradigm offers solutions to families through the creation of a community that supports collective consciousness of liberation. This collective knowledge is necessary to dismantle linkages of power, privilege, and oppression. The model has seven components: orientation, sponsorship, socioeducation, culture circles, family process, graduation, and community advocacy. In this chapter, three components are emphasized: socioeducation, culture circles, and family process. Clinical vignettes are used to explicate this approach. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)