Clinical Neuropsychiatry
Volume 11, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 32-39

Cultural competence in the treatment of political refugees based on system approaches (Article)

Bala J.* , Mooren T. , Kramer S.
  • a Foundation Centrum '45, Oegstgeest, Diemen, Netherlands
  • b Foundation Centrum '45, Oegstgeest, Diemen, Netherlands
  • c Utrecht University, Netherlands

Abstract

This article analyses the integrative trauma focused systemic treatment, developed for refugee families with regard to current views on cultural competence. The contextualized and multifaceted conceptual framework and flexible settings that facilitate treatment of culturally diverse populations are described and illustrated with a case example. The potential pitfalls of cultural competence as a strategy in addressing cultural diversity are discussed. The importance of implementing different markers of diversity, including the political dimensions applied in the process of assessment, building therapeutic relationship and treatment is underlined. © 2014 Giovanni Fioriti Editore s.r.l.

Author Keywords

Refugees families Cultural competence trauma

Index Keywords

political system population migration social justice refugee ethnicity psychotrauma physical violence cultural competence Article psychotherapy therapeutic community mental health human psychologic assessment daily life activity posttraumatic stress disorder
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ISSN: 17244935
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English