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Intercultural Perspectives on Family Counseling

Basics of Intercultural Family Counseling Introduction Similarities and Differences Application of Cybernetics in Intercultural Family Counseling Similarities and Differences in Intercultural Family Counseling Co-constructing a Therapeutic Relationship Conclusions and Recommendations References Counseling Muslim Couples and Families in the United States Introduction Substance Abuse Interventions for Muslim Clients Family Relationship Relationship with Higher Power Case Example Case Conceptualization, Clinical Assessments, and Interventions Conclusions and Recommendations References Family Counseling in Uganda Introduction Ugandan Family Structures Child-Rearing Shame, Ostracism, and the Importance of Empathy Sexual Violence Widows and Orphans Domestic Violence The Idea of Marital Partnerships and Parenting Infertility Revisiting Shame within the Context of Childbearing HIV Prevention, Coping, and Caregiving Career Counseling Narrative Therapy Adlerian Counseling Satirian Counseling Community Action and Advocacy Case Examples References Marriage Counseling with Iranian Couples Overview Main Anticipated Factors of Divorce Iranian Culture and Iranian Couples Iranian Localization of Gottman’s Psycho-Educational Intervention Case Example Consultation with Sara Summary References Counseling Greek-Cypriot Clients Introduction Cultural Competency with Cypriot Clients Case Examples Case Study One: "Erin"Case Study Two: "Marina"Setting Boundaries for Therapy Conclusions and Recommendations References Couple Counseling in Turkey: Considering Relationship Beliefs and Gender Roles Introduction Dysfunctional Relationship Beliefs Any Argument in a Relationship Leads to its Termination Nonverbal Language between the Partners Is the Key for Ultimate Intimacy Being Very Intimate in a Romantic Relationship Makes the One Very Vulnerable to Physically and Mentally Arduous Feelings Doing Whatever the Other Partner Wants Is the Key for Successful Relationships Being a Good Parent and a Good Spouse Ensures a True Intimate Relationship between the Partners Behaving according to the Romantic Ideals Leads to Endless Love between Partners "To attract and keep a man, a woman should look like a model or a centerfold""The man should not be shorter, weaker, younger, poorer, or less successful than the woman""The love of a good and faithful true woman can change a man from a 'beast' into a 'prince'""Bickering and fighting a lot mean that a man and a woman really love each other passionately""In real life, actors and actresses are often very much like the romantic characters they portray"Culture and Traditional Gender Roles Intervention Strategies Pinpoint the Coals of Each Partner in Order to Understand their Motivation to Alter their Romantic Lives Identify the Dysfunctional Family of Origin Rules in Each Partner Use Assignments to Increase Couples' Awareness Use Enactment Technique to Figure out the Problematic Areas of Couples' Relationships Help Couple Clients Produce Alternative Ways of Thinking and Behaving in their Conflictual Situations Case Example Conclusions and Recommendations Do Not Have Any Ethnocentric Thoughts or Feelings in Counseling Do Not Evaluate the State of Your Counselees Based on a Stereotypical Understanding Do Not Overstate Individual-based Counseling as the Counselees Come from a Collectivistic Culture References Stressors upon Marriage in the Barter Economy of Cuba Introduction Family Structure in Cuba Family and Marriage before the Revolution Family and Marriage after the Revolution Counseling in Cuban Culture Case Study Conclusions and Recommendations References Addressing Domestic Violence with Russian Couples Introduction Social Attitudes to Violence in Contemporary Russia Alcohol Use and Violence in Russia The Culture of Oppression and Domestic Violence Concepts of the Role of Women in Russian Society Ethical Considerations Client Safety Family Counselor Education Risks of Re-Traumatization Screening for the Violence in the Family Choosing the Type of Treatment Case Study Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix 1. Safety Plan Template (retrieved from www. thehotline.org/help/path-to-safety/#types)References Counseling Females in the “Cajun” Culture of South Louisiana Introduction Arrival in Louisiana Case Example Implications and Recommendations Conclusions and Recommendations References Mate Selection Counseling for Chinese Women Introduction The Cultural Context for Chinese Women’s Mate Selection Culturally Sensitive Approaches for Counseling Chinese Women on Mate Selection Issues Promoting Differentiation Drawing Boundaries Developing an Alternative Narrative Directions for Relationship Education Case Study Conclusions and Recommendations References Helping Jewish Couples Address Issues of Gender Role Conflict in Marriage Introduction A Brief History of “The Chosen Ones”Modern Jewish Families and Relationship Expectations Gender and the Jewish Faith Case Study Case Study Creating the Narrative After the Why, Comes the How References Marriage and Family Counseling in Saudi Arabia Introduction Dimensions of Saudi Culture Current Status on Mental Health in Saudi Arabia The Saudi Family System Therapeutic Interventions When Working with Saudi Families and Couples Case Example Challenges When Working with Saudi Families and Couples Conclusions and Recommendations References Familias Fuertes: Strength-Based Approaches to Working with Latino Immigrant Families Introduction Cultural Factors Affecting Mental Health Latino Family Structure Gender Roles Machismo and Marianismo Family Education and Employment Cultural Strengths Cultural Values Familismo Personalismo Respeto Religion and Spirituality Strength-Based Family Counseling Deconstructing Latino Family Dimensions Marriage and Relationship Education Brief Family Counseling Approaches The Immigrant Narrative Using Genograms Case Example Conclusions and Recommendations References Culturally Contextual Family Therapy with Involuntary Clients Introduction Who Is an Involuntary Client?Who Mandates Counseling?Unique Challenges and Characteristics of Working with Involuntary Clients Intervention Developing a Cultural Contextual Framework Dominant Culture Norms Issues of Social Justice Social Constraints and the Larger Social System Treatment Planning Considerations Strategies for Engagement and Intervention Developing Relationships and Building Trust A Cultural Contextual Focus and Working with All Systems Case Example Vignette How to Proceed?Recommendations References Cultural Considerations for Counseling Aging Families Introduction Interventions Design Thinking The Satir Family Therapy Model Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Narrative Therapy Case Example The "Problem"First Session Applying the Integrated Experiential Approach Intervention Strategy Application Stage 1: Awareness Rocking the Status Quo with Design Thinking Can the Sky Have a Thought That the Weather Sucks?Sculpting the Family Snapshot The Importance of Importance Case Study Intervention Strategy Application Stage 2: Working Your Authentic Self Cards Pushing the Envelope DARE-ing to Overcome FEAR Case Study Intervention Strategy Application Stage 3: Integration and Closure The Rover Came - Role Re-Rovering Verb-ing Nouns Re-visiting Importance and Shining a Light Ahead Rocking Gratitude Conclusions and Recommendations Pushing the Envelope Cultural Sensitivity to Aging Family Members Model Approach Language and Incorporate Metaphors Language for Homework Optional Session Assessment Tools Space and Presence Lenses References Working with Taiwan Couples in Light of Culture: A Case of Mother and Daughter-in-Law Relationship Introduction A Definition of Culture for Family Counseling Dilemmas of Applying Culture in Family Counseling Case Example A Step Further: Mother-in-Law Joined Couple Counseling The Following Sessions with the Couple Reflections on Including Mother-in-Law in Couple Counseling Conclusions and Recommendations References Family Systems Therapies with Appalachian Families Introduction A Brief Introduction to Appalachia Cybernetics, Family Systems Theory, and Family Therapy Case Example Family Unity over Personal Progress Appalachian Personalism Distrust of Outsiders Fatalism Conclusion and Recommendations Note References

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