Substance Abuse

Evolution of ethnocultural psychotherapy.

“…Some therapists believe that the emphasis on self-help in cognitive-behavioral approaches permit the natural expression of behavior and experiences unencumbered by therapist biases as well, and that freedom to determine important aspects of the treatment process such as rate and direction is important in eliminating culturally restrictive prescriptions by therapists. There is disagreement among behavioral therapists, however, about this proposition (Green, 1982; Jenkins et al, 1982). Cultural influences are suspected to be especially strong by some behaviorists because of forced segregation which reinforced language patterns and behavioral styles (Jenkins et al, 1982).…”

“…There is disagreement among behavioral therapists, however, about this proposition (Green, 1982; Jenkins et al, 1982). Cultural influences are suspected to be especially strong by some behaviorists because of forced segregation which reinforced language patterns and behavioral styles (Jenkins et al, 1982).…”