Presentation Information
[SY-16-01]Culturally Responsive Psychotherapy: Integrating Collectivist Values for Enhanced Mental Health Care
*Alma Lucindo Jimenez1,2 (1.World Federation for Psychotherapy(Switzerland), 2.Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine, Philippine General Hosptal, Univ. of the Philippines (Philippines))
Keywords:
Culturally responsive psychotherapy,Collectivist Values,Enhanced mental health,Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, traditionally based on Western individualistic paradigms, often conflicts with the values of collectivist societies, where interdependence, family harmony, and social roles shape identity and well-being. This lecture explores the necessity of adapting psychotherapy for collectivist cultures. It highlights key cultural influences on mental health beliefs, treatment-seeking behaviors, and therapeutic dynamics. The discussion covers culturally relevant modifications in therapeutic communication, relational framing, family involvement, boundary-setting, and the therapist-client relationship. While adaptations ensure psychotherapy’s acceptability and effectiveness, maintaining fidelity to core theoretical principles remains crucial. Drawing from recent research on cross-cultural psychotherapy, this lecture emphasizes evidence-based strategies that enhance therapeutic engagement while preserving the integrity of psychotherapeutic frameworks. By integrating cultural values into psychotherapy, clinicians can foster better therapeutic alliances and outcomes in collectivist societies, ultimately contributing to more inclusive global mental health practices.
References
Ho, J., & Rashid, M. (2022). Family therapy in collectivist cultures: Implications for practice. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 53(3), 430–445.
Nippoda, Y. (2020). Japanese psychotherapy: Cultural specificity in practice. Asian Journal of Counselling Psychology, 27(1), 5–20.
Kumar, U., & Thapa, K. (2021). Integrating mindfulness in Indian psychotherapy: A cultural perspective. Psychology and Developing Societies, 27(1), 1–30.
Chowdhary, N., & Patel, V. (2021). The effectiveness of culturally adapted psychological treatments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(5), 405–417.
References
Ho, J., & Rashid, M. (2022). Family therapy in collectivist cultures: Implications for practice. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 53(3), 430–445.
Nippoda, Y. (2020). Japanese psychotherapy: Cultural specificity in practice. Asian Journal of Counselling Psychology, 27(1), 5–20.
Kumar, U., & Thapa, K. (2021). Integrating mindfulness in Indian psychotherapy: A cultural perspective. Psychology and Developing Societies, 27(1), 1–30.
Chowdhary, N., & Patel, V. (2021). The effectiveness of culturally adapted psychological treatments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(5), 405–417.