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Mestizo spirituality: toward an integrated approach to psychotherapy for Latina/OS.
- Source :
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Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.) [Psychotherapy (Chic)] 2010 Dec; Vol. 47 (4), pp. 527-39. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Development of culturally syntonic models for treatment that are consistent with belief systems of ethnically diverse populations is at a beginning stage of evolution. This paper is a step toward laying a new conceptual and psychotherapeutic approach with Latina/o clients, specifically those of Mexican American and Mexican backgrounds. It is argued that a psychospiritual belief system is at the base of these populations, and that a culturally consistent framework must appropriately address theory, skills, and practice. Mestizo spirituality is presented and described, and a review of those forces that have impacted this understanding is offered. Key concepts, therapeutic goals, and relationship assumptions of the model, two case examples, application, and limitations of this framework are provided. Lastly, implications for professional practice are given.<br /> ((PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Cultural Competency
Depressive Disorder ethnology
Depressive Disorder psychology
Depressive Disorder therapy
Female
Humans
Imagery, Psychotherapy methods
Life Change Events
Male
Mental Disorders psychology
Mental Healing
Middle Aged
Social Identification
Social Support
Somatoform Disorders ethnology
Somatoform Disorders psychology
Somatoform Disorders therapy
Culture
Hispanic or Latino psychology
Mental Disorders ethnology
Mental Disorders therapy
Mexican Americans psychology
Psychotherapy methods
Religion and Psychology
Spirituality
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1939-1536
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21198240
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1037/a0022078