publication . Other literature type . 2011

Counseling and Psychotherapy with Clients of Middle Eastern Descent: A Qualitative Inquiry

Boghosian, Sara;
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  • Published: 01 May 2011
  • Publisher: DigitalCommons@USU
  • Country: United States
Abstract
It is becoming increasingly important for clinical and counseling psychologists to have multicultural competence skills for treating an increasingly diverse client population. The psychology literature related to culturally competent treatment with persons of Middle Eastern descent is currently limited. In this study, qualitative methodology was utilized to explore the mental health attitudes and psychotherapy experiences of clients of Middle Eastern descent. Participants described culturally influenced mental health attitudes. Major themes included the severity of stigma associated with mental illness, the importance of family in responding to mental illness, a...
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free text keywords: Middle Eastern studies, multicultural, psychology, qualitative, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology
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Other literature type . 2011
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