Evolution of ethnocultural psychotherapy.

Working with Jewish ultra-orthodox patients: Guidelines for a culturally sensitive therapy

“…Despite our heavy reliance on cultural materials in designing therapeutic interventions, we are reluctant to subsume our approach under "ethnocultural psychotherapy models" (Jackson 1990). While we agree with many of the notions underlying the developments of culture-specific programs, it should be noted that we, unlike most mental health professionals who initiated these programs (ibid), do not seek to establish a distinct theoretical and clinical model based on a separate "ultra-orthodox psychology" (cf.…”

“…Nell 1990). In Jackson's (1990) terms our approach may be felicitiously viewed as pertaining to the "combined cultural and traditional models" (note that by "traditional" Jackson means Western). The fact that we are not religious -although some other members of the staff in the clinic are -precludes this possibility in the first place.…”

The value of a systems approach for advancing the co‐evolution of ethnic cultures and society

“…Systems methodology provides a set of systemic tools for analysis, design and management of complex phenomena (Banathy, 1991a;Gasparski, 1992;Keever, 1992;Nadler, 1981Nadler, , 1992Nadler and Hibino, 1990). Systems methods applied to cultures assist in the analysis of cultural problems and the management of complex cultural issues (Banathy, 1991a(Banathy, , 1992a(Banathy, , 1992c(Banathy, , 1993Flood and Jackson, 1991;Jackson, 1991). For example, Soft Systems Methodology (Checkland, 1981) is a method for cultural systems development that can address loosely structured issues in a pluralist society.…”

“…American multicultural communities, at their best, have added strength to American society by augmenting its creative diversity. Despite past practices of many American institutions that have been less than virtuous (Jackson, 1990;Tatum, 1992) in tolerating and valuing ethnic diversity, the ideals of our democratic republic within the framework of the United States Constitution promote the concept that the traditions of all cultures are to be permitted and respected. That concept is based upon the notion that people with ethnic differences can live together in a peaceful and mutually beneficial way.…”

Psychotherapy and ethnic minorities.

“…According to Nobles, culture gives to individuals and communities several critical elements-self-worth, legiti-macy, spiritual rejuvenation, power, self-determination, and bonding that effective prevention programs must replicate. Several other culture-specific psychotherapy models have been developed since the mid 1970s with the emergence of more ethnic minority professionals into the field (Mays & Comas-Diaz, 1988; see Jackson, 1990).…”