Diversity/Cultural Models Flashcards
The use of the ___________ approach or the ___________ ___________ approach is recommended when working with African American clients, as well as those from other minority cultures
Give an example of this approach
ecostructural approach
or
ecological systemic approach
example: multisystems model
LaFramboise et al., recommends the use of _________ therapy for Native Americans
Network Therapy
(incorporates family and community members)
Native Americans regard illness as a result of ___________
disharmony
When working with Asian clients, it is important to be aware of their ___________ and __________
country of origin
acculturation status
Asian clients view the therapist as
a knowledgable expert and authority figure
Asian clients expect therapists to give __________
concrete advice
Asian clients may express their mental health problems as…
somatic complaints
Integration
(diversity)
identifies with both cultures
Cultural competence involves these three competencies
awareness, knowledge, and skills
Assimilation
identifies with majority culture, distance from own
separation
(diversity)
identifies only with own culture
marginalization
(diversity)
identifies with neither culture
emic
culture specific
etic
universal (culture general)
Uncle Tom syndrome
happy go luck attitude
black americans do this to conceal negative emotions in order to protect themselves