المرشــد

Cross-cultural Psychotherapy

Auteurs : Dahmani Meriem .

Résumé

This analytical investigation explores the influence of cultural elements on the manifestation, understanding, and management of psychological distress, while proposing a framework for culturally attuned psychotherapy, particularly within the Arab context. Approach: A narrative analytical examination Results: Cultural factors affect the manifestation of symptoms, interpretations of illness, pursuit of assistance, and associated stigma. Meta-analytic findings suggest that culturally tailored interventions provide modest advantages compared to non-adapted interventions. Research in Arab studies indicates that familial reference groups and spiritual or traditional rationales significantly influence treatment trajectories, yet empirical evidence for modified interventions in Arab contexts is limited. he study proposes three axes: culturally sensitive assessment, adapted therapeutic practice, and therapist and institutional training.

Mots clés

Cross-cultural psychotherapy, cultural competence, culturally adapted interventions, mental health, cultural diversity