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A constructivist perspective on clinical social work practice with ethnically diverse clients

G J Greene1, C Jensen, D Harper Jones

  • 1College of Social Work, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.

Social Work
|March 1, 1996
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Summary

Social workers can enhance clinical success by validating clients' ethnic identity. A constructivist framework with five stances helps clinicians navigate cross-cultural discomfort for better self-esteem and empowerment.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Clinical Social Work
  • Sociology of Self

Background:

  • The self and personal reality are socially constructed, with ethnicity playing a key role.
  • Successful clinical work hinges on clients developing positive self-esteem and empowerment.
  • Effective use of self by social workers is crucial, particularly in cross-cultural contexts.

Observation:

  • Clinicians may experience discomfort in cross-cultural clinical situations.
  • Clients' ethnic validation is essential for positive therapeutic outcomes.
  • A constructivist perspective offers a framework for clinicians' use of self.

Findings:

  • A five-stance framework is presented to help clinicians manage cross-cultural discomfort.
  • This framework facilitates the clinician's skillful use of self in therapeutic discourse.

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  • The framework promotes ethnic validation, leading to improved therapeutic results.

    • Implications:

    • This approach can enhance social workers' effectiveness with diverse client populations.
    • It provides practical tools for fostering ethnic validation and client empowerment.
    • The framework supports the development of culturally sensitive and responsive clinical practice.