Explain why certain minority groups in Western society tend to underutilize therapeutic services.
Responses may vary but should include all or some of the following information: Recent research has shown that minorities avoid therapy because they cannot find a clinician who speaks their language or who shares a similar ethnic background. Many non-Western cultures may be uncomfortable with some therapeutic treatments used in Western society. Another reason is that they may have had difficulties in dealing with hospitals or medical facilities and that tends to keep them from wanting to deal with them again. Some cultures prefer to seek help from family or friends due to the belief that seeking therapy from a professional would be shameful, or they may believe that some disorders are caused by supernatural forces, which may impair the effectiveness of therapy. Responses may vary but should include all or some of the following information: Recent research has shown that minorities avoid therapy because they cannot find a clinician who speaks their language or who shares a similar ethnic background. Many non-Western cultures may be uncomfortable with some therapeutic treatments used in Western society. Another reason is that they may have had difficulties in dealing with hospitals or medical facilities, and that tends to keep them from wanting to deal with them again. Some cultures prefer to seek help from family or friends due to the belief that seeking therapy from a professional would be shameful, or they may believe that some disorders are caused by supernatural forces, which may impair the effectiveness of therapy.
__________ is a type of therapy in which a therapist will combine several different therapy techniques in order to meet the current needs of a patient or problem.
Give three examples of the characteristics that make a good therapist.
Responses may very but should include some or all of the following information: A good therapist will be someone who is empathic and honest, is willing to communicate in a caring manner, is respectful and provides a private protected setting, is able to be reassuring and trustworthy, offers advice and not criticism, and is also able to recognize one's own limitations and be willing to refer a patient to another therapist who may specialize in the patient’s needs.
A __________ is a trained mental health professional who typically earns a master's degree and can provide psychotherapy for several types of emotional, adjustment, or mental health problems and will often specialize in a particular type of therapy.
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