This article describes the current status of biracial youth in the United States. A major purpose is to enhance readers' awareness of the existence of this population and its increasing numerical significance. Models of identity development are presented and relevant sociocultural issues are discussed. In addition, examples of biracial‐specific strategies and interventions are offered for consideration by helping professionals.

The author presents a selected review of substance use causality among Native American Indian youth. A review of selected empirical research relative to substance use is given. In addition, selected examples of research-oriented implications and practical suggestions are offered.

Counselors have the responsibility to consider Native Americans' values from both content and process emphases when counseling clients from this group.

A comprehensive discussion of counseling Native adults is presented through historical overview, demographics, and exploration of Native culture. Implications for counseling Native adults are offered with humanistic emphasis on identity, humor, cultural considerations, career planning, proactive practice, creating trust, and practical recommendations for conducting sessions.

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