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  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Cultural Competence in Mental Health

Background:

  • Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an empirically validated treatment for various mental health disorders.
  • Recent criticisms suggest CBT's principles may be harmful and oppressive to marginalized populations.
  • Concerns include CBT imposing Western cultural values and neglecting systemic discrimination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide strategies for educators teaching CBT to psychology students.
  • To address potential student reactions to criticisms of CBT.
  • To foster critical thinking about CBT's underlying assumptions and limitations.

Main Methods:

  • The article proposes a pedagogical approach involving student-instructor contracts.
  • These contracts aim to facilitate open discussion of concerns regarding CBT's alleged harmfulness.
  • The approach also legitimizes instructors challenging students' critical thinking about CBT claims.

Main Results:

  • Implementing this teaching strategy may mitigate negative classroom reactions.
  • Educators can present CBT's empirical support while acknowledging its critiques.
  • This method encourages a more nuanced understanding of CBT's application and limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Teaching CBT requires acknowledging and addressing criticisms from marginalized perspectives.
  • A balanced approach can foster critical engagement with CBT's effectiveness and cultural implications.
  • Educators should guide students to critically evaluate therapeutic models within diverse cultural contexts.