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Migrants and their therapists: a trans-context approach.
1Department of Family Studies, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Family Process
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Technological and social shifts are changing therapist-migrant interactions. New approaches are needed for the two-home lifestyles of migrants, considering context and structural constraints.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Immigration Studies
Background:
- The intersection of technology, social organization, and economic factors is reshaping therapeutic encounters.
- Migrant clients face unique challenges due to evolving 'two-home' or trans-contextual lifestyles.
Observation:
- Traditional therapeutic models may not adequately address the complexities of modern migrant experiences.
- The recursive nature of trans-contextual living requires new analytical frameworks.
Findings:
- A second-order perspective can help situate migrant issues within historical-geographical contexts.
- Examining structural constraints is crucial for understanding migrant choices and developing future-oriented solutions.
- A case study of a Caribbean-Canadian immigrant illustrates these hypotheses.
Implications:
- Therapists need to adapt their approaches to better support migrant clients in navigating complex life situations.
- Understanding the interplay of global and local contexts is vital for effective therapeutic interventions with migrants.
- This research informs the development of culturally sensitive and contextually relevant mental health services for immigrant populations.