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Training to think culturally: a multidimensional comparative framework

C J Falicov1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of California at San Diego, USA.

Family Process
|December 1, 1995
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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.

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  • 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.