Presentation Information
[SY-93]Cultural Perspectives in Psychotherapy: Integrating Traditional and Modern Approaches
Itsuo Asai1, Kenneth Fung2, Yukie Kurumiya9, Kei Nakamura3, Vincenzo Di Nicola4,5, Meryam Schouler-Ocak6, Muhammad Irfan7,8 (1.Heart Clinic Medical Corporation(Japan), 2.University of Toronto(Canada), 3.The Jikei University Daisan Hospital(Japan), 4.University of Montreal(Canada), 5.The George Washington University(United States of America), 6.Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin(Germany), 7.Peshawar Medical College(Pakistan), 8.President-Elect, World Association of Cultural Psychiatry(Pakistan), 9.The Chicago School(United States of America))
Keywords:
Culture,Psychotherapy,Cultural Psychiatry,Transcultural Psychiatry,Traditional medicin
Culture profoundly shapes psychotherapy, influencing diagnosis, treatment, and patient-clinician interactions. This symposium explores diverse cultural dimensions in psychotherapy, including theoretical frameworks, traditional healing practices, and intercultural mediation. Experts in cultural psychiatry will present innovative approaches to integrating cultural contexts into mental health care.
Presentations and Speakers: Kenneth Fung (Canada) examines cultural dimensions in psychotherapy, introducing the Cultural Contextual Formulation approach to enhance clinical practice. Kei Nakamura (Japan) explores Morita Therapy, a psychotherapy rooted in Zen Buddhism, highlighting its cultural and philosophical foundations. Vincenzo Di Nicola (Canada) presents Cultural Family Therapy (CFT), a model addressing mental health challenges in migrants and refugees undergoing cultural transitions. Meryam (Germany) discusses the role of linguistic and cultural mediators in trauma-centered psychotherapy, addressing communication barriers in intercultural therapy. Muammad Irhan (Pakistan) examines the integration of traditional healing practices into modern psychiatry, focusing on ethical and collaborative strategies. Key Takeaways
This symposium provides insights into culturally responsive psychotherapy, offering frameworks and strategies for clinicians working in diverse settings. Attendees will gain practical tools to bridge cultural gaps, enhance therapeutic effectiveness, and develop inclusive mental health models.
Presentations and Speakers: Kenneth Fung (Canada) examines cultural dimensions in psychotherapy, introducing the Cultural Contextual Formulation approach to enhance clinical practice. Kei Nakamura (Japan) explores Morita Therapy, a psychotherapy rooted in Zen Buddhism, highlighting its cultural and philosophical foundations. Vincenzo Di Nicola (Canada) presents Cultural Family Therapy (CFT), a model addressing mental health challenges in migrants and refugees undergoing cultural transitions. Meryam (Germany) discusses the role of linguistic and cultural mediators in trauma-centered psychotherapy, addressing communication barriers in intercultural therapy. Muammad Irhan (Pakistan) examines the integration of traditional healing practices into modern psychiatry, focusing on ethical and collaborative strategies. Key Takeaways
This symposium provides insights into culturally responsive psychotherapy, offering frameworks and strategies for clinicians working in diverse settings. Attendees will gain practical tools to bridge cultural gaps, enhance therapeutic effectiveness, and develop inclusive mental health models.