Culturally Responsive Counseling for Asian Americans: Clinician Perspectives

被引：10
作者：
Kim-Goh M. [1 ]
Choi H. [2 ]
Yoon M.S. [3 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Social Work, California State University Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831, CA
[2] Department of Social Welfare, Pyeongtaek University, Pyeongtaek-si
[3] Department of Social Welfare, Chonbuk University, Jeonju-si
来源：
International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling | 2015年 / 37卷 / 1期
基金：
新加坡国家研究基金会;
关键词：
Asian immigrant mental health; Culturally sensitive counseling; Multicultural counseling;
D O I：
10.1007/s10447-014-9226-z
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摘要：
Research has consistently found acute mental health treatment disparities among Asian Americans. One proposed reason for the underutilization of mental health services by Asian Americans is that available services are not culturally competent. This exploratory study presents qualitative data gathered from interviews with professional counselors who serve Asian American clients. Findings revealed significant barriers to counseling due to cultural stigma and shame, suppression of emotions, and communication gaps between clients and counselors. In response, clinicians frequently made adjustments to therapeutic approaches to accommodate the cultural beliefs and practices of clients and families. Implications for practice and research are discussed. © 2014, Springer Science+Business Media New York.
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页码：63 / 76
页数：13
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