Contextual Family Therapy and Intergenerational Work With Asian Indian Families
Rajeswari Natrajan-Tyagi1, Shruti Singh Poulsen1
1Alliant International University, Irvine, California, USA.
Family Process
|February 28, 2025
Summary
This study explores culturally sensitive clinical work with Asian Indian families using contextual family therapy. It highlights how therapy concepts align with Indian cultural values like Dharma, Karma, and Seva for effective family interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Contextual family therapy (CFT) offers a framework for understanding relational dynamics.
- Indian cultural values emphasize interconnectedness, duty, and service.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe culturally sensitive clinical applications of CFT with Asian Indian families.
- To explore the alignment between CFT concepts and Indian cultural values.
Main Methods:
- The article uses a theoretical and case-study approach.
- It analyzes CFT principles in relation to Indian concepts like Dharma, Karma, and Seva.
Main Results:
- CFT concepts such as justice, fairness, and obligation resonate with Indian cultural values.
- The therapy is effective in addressing lifecycle transitions, gender, power, and intergenerational relationships within Indian families.
Conclusions:
- Contextual family therapy provides a culturally congruent approach for working with Asian Indian families.
- Integrating CFT with Indian cultural values enhances therapeutic outcomes for families.
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