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CHAPTER 7 CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS

CHAPTER 7 CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS. Communication Styles. It is important that the therapist and client send and receive both verbal and nonverbal messages accurately and appropriately. Nonverbal Communication. Generally occurs outside the level of conscious awareness

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CHAPTER 7 CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS

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  1. CHAPTER 7CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS

  2. Communication Styles • It is important that the therapist and client send and receive both verbal and nonverbal messages accurately and appropriately

  3. Nonverbal Communication • Generally occurs outside the level of conscious awareness • Varies from culture to culture • Important within the counseling context

  4. Context in Communication • Directness of a conversation or the degree of frankness also varies considerably among various cultures • High Context Communication—anchored in the physical context—less reliant on explicit code (e.g. many Asian cultures) • Low Context Communication—greater reliance on verbal parts of the message (e.g. Western)

  5. Proxemics Refers to perception and use of personal and interpersonal space: • Violation may cause one to withdrawal, become angry, or create conflict • Some cultures are OK with being very close • If counselor backs away, may be seen as aloofness or coldness • Counselor may misinterpret clients closeness

  6. Kinesics Refers to bodily movements (e.g. facial expression, posture, gestures, eye contact): • Japanese smile may mean discomfort • Latin Americans shake hands with vigor • Eye contact varies according to culture

  7. Paralanguage Refers to vocal cues other than words (i.e. loudness of voice, pauses, silences, etc.): • Caseworker may misinterpret silences or speaking in a soft tone • Speaking loudly may not indicate anger but a cultural style

  8. Communication Styles • Black styles of communication are often animated, interpersonal and confrontational whereas White middle-class styles of communication tend to be more objective, impersonal and nonchallenging

  9. Counseling and Therapy as Communication Style • Different forms of psychotherapy possess varied communication styles (e.g. Rogers emphasizes attending skills; Shostrom relied on direct guidance; Lazarus took an active reeducative style) • In general, people of color prefer more active, directive forms of helping than nondirective ones

  10. Implications for Practice • Recognize that no one style of counseling will be appropriate for all situations • Become knowledgeable about how race, culture, and gender affect communication styles • Become aware of your own style • Obtain additional training and education on a variety of theoretical orientations and approaches • Think holistically rather than in a reductionist manner when conceptualizing the human condition • Training programs need to use an approach that calls for openness and flexibility in conceptualizing issues and skill building

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