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Training to think culturally: a multidimensional comparative framework
1Department of Psychiatry, University of California at San Diego, USA.
Family Process
|December 1, 1995
Summary
This study introduces a comparative training framework for family therapists, integrating culture across all therapy aspects. It guides therapists to explore diverse family cultural contexts, promoting curiosity over stereotypes.
Area of Science:
- Family Therapy
- Cultural Studies
- Psychology
Background:
- Traditional family therapy often overlooks cultural nuances.
- A need exists for a framework that integrates culture multidimensionally.
- Cultural contexts create both diversity and commonalities in family systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design a multidimensional, comparative training framework for family therapy.
- To integrate cultural considerations into all aspects of family therapy practice.
- To enhance therapists' awareness of their own cultural situatedness.
Main Methods:
- Developed a framework focusing on comparative and pluralistic thinking about family culture.
- Identified key parameters: ecological context, migration/acculturation, organization, and life cycle.
- Emphasized understanding therapists' 'situated knowledge' and cultural niche.
Main Results:
- The framework facilitates comparative analysis of family cultural configurations.
- Therapists gain heightened awareness of their own cultural influences.
- The approach encourages curiosity and reduces reliance on ethnic stereotypes.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework effectively integrates culture into family therapy training.
- It promotes a more nuanced and less stereotyping approach to diverse families.
- Enhanced therapist self-awareness regarding cultural location is crucial for effective practice.