To meet the needs of all prospective clients, the same effort, time, and funding that has been granted to studying CBT must be afforded to studying culturally competent CBT.
I agree with this because without equal effort and resources, culturally competent CBT won’t develop to its full potential. Clients from diverse backgrounds deserve approaches that are just as well-researched and effective.
Higher rates of mental health stigma in communities of color, including perceptions of mental illness as a sign of personal weakness, have also been identified as barriers to help-seeking (Clement et al. 2015, Eylem et al. 2020, Harris et al. 2020, Misra et al. 2021).
I believe it's very damaging as a community to deem seeking professional help as a sign of weakness. It shows how negative stigmas, especially in minority groups, can really discourage someone from reaching out for support, even if they need it.
These features include (a) an emphasis on tailoring to unique client needs, (b) an emphasis on empowerment, (c) a focus on conscious processes that can be easily articulated and accessed, (d) attention to ongoing outcome and process assessment from the client's perspective, which demonstrates respect for the client's viewpoint, and (e) attention to naturally occurring strengths and supports that can be leveraged to facilitate change.
I think this approach is great because it puts the client first, focuses on their strengths, and makes the process feel more collaborative and respectful.
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