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Area of Science:

  • Psychotherapy research
  • Clinical psychology
  • Cross-cultural mental health

Background:

  • Psychotherapy with interpreters presents unique challenges for clinicians.
  • Effective management of interpreter dynamics is crucial for successful therapeutic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess clinician preparation and utilization of interpreters in psychotherapy.
  • To investigate strategies for managing the complex dynamics of psychotherapy with interpreters.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with ten therapists.
  • Thematic analysis of interview transcripts to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • Identified factors influencing psychotherapy provision with interpreters, noting deviations from general guidelines.
  • Explored diverse interpreter roles, including cultural consultant, community advocate, and co-therapist.
  • Developed specific strategies for enhancing empathy, role clarity, and interactional adjustments.

Conclusions:

  • Providing psychotherapy with interpreters is a complex, multifaceted process.
  • Findings offer practical benefits for clinicians working with interpreter-mediated psychotherapy.
  • Understanding and implementing effective strategies can improve therapeutic alliance and outcomes.