Hwang Wei-Chin
Claremont McKenna College, Independent Practice.
Clin Psychol (New York). 2011 Sep 1;18(3):238-241. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2850.2011.01255.x.
Psychotherapy is a Western method of treating mental illness. Culturally adapting psychotherapy to better meet the needs of ethnic minorities is an important endeavor. Hall et al. (2011) did an excellent job of reviewing the intersection and divergence between Asian culture and mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies. They also point out that some therapies can be naturally syntonic with Asian American cultural values and belief systems. This is especially important given cultural differences between the East and West. Below, I provide an overview of the complexities involved in adapting treatments for diverse clients. I also discuss the importance of deconstructing stereotypes and understanding the complex interplay between clinical and cultural issues. Individualization of treatment for diverse clients can be achieved through culturally formed practice.
心理治疗是一种西方治疗精神疾病的方法。从文化角度对心理治疗进行调整，以更好地满足少数族裔的需求，是一项重要的工作。霍尔等人（2011年）出色地回顾了亚洲文化与正念及接纳为基础的疗法之间的交叉和差异。他们还指出，一些疗法与亚裔美国人的文化价值观和信仰体系自然契合。鉴于东西方文化差异，这一点尤为重要。下面，我将概述为不同客户调整治疗方法所涉及的复杂性。我还将讨论解构刻板印象以及理解临床问题与文化问题之间复杂相互作用的重要性。通过文化塑造的实践，可以实现针对不同客户的治疗个性化。
