Cultural Factors

Question 1

Cultural factors for veteran client

Answer 1

May feel uncomfortable sharing negative emotions or being vulnerable.

I would use psychoeducation, a slowed pace and empathy to avoid rupture.

Question 2

Cultural factors for clients with higher SES

Answer 2

May feel guilt for “complaining.”

I would validate the client’s concerns and empathically challenge these thoughts

Question 3

Cultural factors for clients with history of invalidation

Answer 3

May feel that I am invalidating their thoughts by challenging them. I would use normalizing and validation to validate her feeling and assure her that her thoughts are common.

I would provide space for them to express their concerns.

Question 4

Cultural factor for client who has never been to therapy

Answer 4

Because client has never been to therapy, it may be difficult for her to open up. I would be mindful of this and take interventions slowly and empathically work with any resistance.

Question 5

Cultural factors for African American clients

Answer 5

As an AA, client may have had experiences with medical professionals minimizing their challenges.

I would be aware of this and allow the client space to express their concerns while validating them.

Question 6

Cultural factors for PMR

Answer 6

Some cultures have certain expectations for health professionals and the techniques they use. I would allow space for the client to express any hesitancy toward this intervention and deal with any resistance empathically and with understanding.