Cultural Perspectives in Mental Disorder
Cultural Perspectives in Mental Disorder
Chapter 15 discusses various therapies that are used to treat mental disorders. The problem of Cultural Perspectives is discussed.
- Using “Gender” as an example, explain why you feel that this could present a challenge for someone entering therapy. What might be some challenges for someone who sees the opposite gender for therapy as opposed to same gender?
- Using “Culture” as an example, explain why you feel that this could present a challenge for someone entering therapy. What might be some challenges of choosing someone outside of one’s culture for a counseling session?
Please use your OWN WORDS to answer discussion questions. Do not cut and paste from a secondary source.
Please number your answers #1, #2 so I can easily locate your answers. Thank you!
