Psychological Interventions from Six Continents: Culture, Collaboration, and Community

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This book presents psychological assessment and intervention in a cultural and relational context. A diverse range of contributors representing six continents and eleven countries write about their therapeutic interventions, all of which break the traditional assessor-as-expert-oriented framework and offer a creative adaptation in service delivery. A Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment model, including work with immigrant communities, and Indigenous modalities underscore individual and collective case illustrations highlighting equality in the roles of the provider and the receiver of services. The universality and uniqueness of culture are explored as a construct and through case material. Some chapters describe a partnership with a Eurocentric scientific model, while others adopt a purely community method, preserved with Indigenous language and subjective methodology. This volume brings together diverse therapeutic collaborative ideas, and recognizes relational, community, and cultural psychologies as integral to mainstream assessment and intervention literature. This book is essential for psychologists and clinicians internationally and graduate students. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Figures Acknowledgments About the Editors and Contributors Contributors Foreword Introduction: Culture, Collaboration, and Community Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment in the United States Culture in Mind: Thoughts About Culture and Mental Health Services Historical Origins Integrative or Sovereign Psychological Interventions from Six Continents Some Final/Finer Notes Case Material and Relevant Contexts Grammar and Spelling References Section I: Psychological Service Delivery Chapter 1: Beginnings: Psychological Service Delivery Should Psychology Be Delivered "To" or "With"? Cultural Psychologies: Review of Concepts and Definitions Cross-Cultural Psychology, Cultural Psychology, and Indigenous Psychology Implicit Contexts and Meanings Historical Roots Evolving Paradigms Culture, Collaboration, and Community References Chapter 2: Paradigms for Well-Being: Ways of Knowing and Psychological Services Culture and Assessment Service Delivery in North American Native Communities American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Native Communities in Montana and Wyoming India: Acculturation and Colonial Influence Indigenous Psychologies in Aotearoa/New Zealand Africa: Historical and Current Narratives Spirituality, Religion, and Mythology Community Approach to Healing in the Wake of Political Violence Community-Based Participatory Assessment and Research: Liberia, Haiti, Bosnia, Sri Lanka References Section II: Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment Models Chapter 3: Assessment, Training, and Social Justice in Community Psychology Learning and Teaching a New Paradigm of Assessment (by Caroline) "I Don't Trust a Person Who Knows Everything" (by Heather) References Chapter 4: Assessment of Japanese Children: Hikikomori Hikikomori: Definitions and Etymological History Hikikomori Rorschach Assessment Data Case Study: Hypervigilance Background and Process Phases of Therapy First Phase: The First 15 Sessions Presenting Issues Initial Session with Parents Second Session Third Session Rorschach Test Details Assets and Strengths Understanding Junko from the Rorschach Second Phase: The Middle Block of 22 Sessions—Trial and Error Third Phase: Last 15 Sessions: Junko by Herself Post-therapy Cultural Context The Role of the Expert and Others in Authority Shame Culture Absent Fathers/Workaholism With the Benefit of Hindsight A Reinterpretation of the Results Family Changes Therapeutic Assessment vs. Collaborative Assessment Conclusion Note References Chapter 5: Growing Empathy with Complex Clients in Developing Countries: Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment in Latinoamérica Argentinian and Mexican Demographics Psychological Underpinnings Psychological Studies in Latinoamérica Argentinian Theoretical Framework Mexican Theoretical Framework Clinical Services in Latinoamérica Therapeutic Assessment Our Clinical Background Casework in Argentina and Mexico The Case of Porcia in Argentina: "Why do I have this ritual?" (by Ernesto) Background and Referral Initial Session Based on the Therapeutic/Collaborative Model Questions Developed with Porcia Standardized Testing Sessions and Standardized Results Utilizing Standardized Test Results as an Intervention MMPI-2 Rorschach Early Memories Procedure Tell-Me-A-Story (TEMAS) Summary and Discussion Sessions Case of Alba in Mexico: "Why Can't I Get Over It?" (by Daniela) Background and Referral Initial Sessions Standardized Testing and Extended Inquiry Intervention Feedback Update Conclusions Note References Chapter 6: Culture and Psychological Assessment in India Historical View of Indian Mental Health My Journey to Becoming a Psychologist Beginnings in India Doctoral Training in the United States Return to India Tests and Costs in India Clinical Work with Indian Families "Why Should I Believe You?" Pattern "Things are fine in the family" Pattern Krishiv Sanya "Symptom Relief Is Enough" Pattern Move to Bangalore "Open to Assessment But Not to Therapy" Pattern Ragini Assessment Tools for Therapeutic Intervention Conclusion References Section III: Collaboration and Immigration Chapter 7: Collaborative Assessment From a Transcultural Perspective: Cooperativa Crinali's Experience in Milan, Italy A Brief Introduction to Cooperativa Crinali's Work with Migrants The Approach of Crinali's Transcultural Assessment Group and the Essential Role of Linguistic-Cultural Mediation Diagnostic Tools Acculturation Scales The Rorschach Test with Migrant Populations The Drawing That Tells a Story: Transcultural Use of the Wartegg Test The Use of Cognitive Tests in Transcultural Assessment Feedback Techniques: A Few Ideas The Use of Metaphorical Images Collaborative Feedback The Bilingual Letter A Couple of Examples Mary and the Lost Diamond Some Kids' Intelligence Lies in their Hands Creating a Process Notes References Chapter 8: "Different Cultures Wear Different Shoes!" Therapeutic Assessment with a 17-Year-Old Immigrant Boy in the Netherlands Therapeutic Case Study Referral and Phone Contact Initial Session: Alliance and Assessment Questions Test Sessions, Timeline, and Family Tree Assessment Intervention Session Summary/Discussion Session Reflection Notes References Chapter 9: Psychological Assessment of South Sudanese Persons in Mental Health Treatment in the United States The South Sudanese Context Trauma-Informed Treatment Arrival of the South Sudanese in the United States: Origins Mental Health Problems of South Sudanese Persons: Empirical Research in South Sudan Mental Health Problems Unique to the South Sudanese: Culture-Defined Syndromes Cultural Treatment Modality: Transpersonal Psychology Na̱th Na̱th kɛ mi bi be̱n no̱ŋɛ dhie̱l Dhiel Working with South Sudanese Persons in San Diego, California: Culturally Related Assessment and the Transpersonal Approach Case Study on Trauma: Michael Case Study in a Cultural Context: Peter The Importance of a Psychoeducation Program in the South Sudanese Community Assessing South Sudanese Persons in Mental Health Settings: Key Questions for Mental Health Professionals Conclusions Postscript: Reflections on Visiting South Sudan in 2016 References Section IV: New Measures, Alternative Interventions, and Indigenous Inclusion Chapter 10: Singing to the Lions: Culturally Relevant Intervention in Zimbabwe and Beyond Origins: Dreaming the Idea Collaborative Development and Implementation Working with Trauma Bringing the Workshop to Life Program Development The Training Experience How the Children Responded Cultural Adaptations and Spin-Offs How We Measured Our Successes Final Reflections Note References Chapter 11: Indigenous Inclusion and Intervention: The Flight of Eagles The Flight of Eagles Public School Project Background and Scope of the Project Participants Expansion of the Project Soaring of Eagles: The Native Voice in Our History Longitudinal Success: How Did We Accomplish This? School Support for Change Case Study 1: School Engagement Native Approach to Research Regular Meetings with Native Students Factors Leading to Native Students Dropping Out Identification of Native Students Assistance in High School Registration Student Leadership Support for At-Risk Students Family Support Involving Non-Native Students Core Indigenous Methodology Methodology: Song, Voice, Vowels, Breath, and Rhythm Art and Design: Understanding Numbers and Dimensions What Do the Shapes Mean? Learning Research Methods from Eagles Impact of the School Project Directions for Indigenous Research Methods Directions for Indigenous Psychology Case Study 2—An Underlying Philosophy: The Peace Process Implications of the Peace Process Broader Implications for Psychology Dialogue of Diplomacy The Native Voice: Indigenous Terminology The Context for Health Postscript: Origin of the Study Conclusion References Chapter 12: The Interface: Western Tools and the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Determinants of Health and Wellbeing Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Historical and Political Determinants of Social and Emotional Wellbeing Powerlessness and Loss of Control Loss and Disconnection Trauma and Helplessness Social Determinants of Social and Emotional Wellbeing Demographics Life Stressors Psychological Measures and Interventions Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Prevalence of Mental Health Problems Measures Psychological Diagnostic Tools Psychological Screening Tools Outcome Measures Case Study 1: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services A Way Forward for Psychological Assessments Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project Dance of Life (Helen Milroy) Cultural Safety Case Study 2: AIMhi Case Study 3: "Tom" Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services AIMhi Summary Reflection Questions Conclusion Notes References Appendix A: Screening Tools Designed to Be Used with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Indigenous Risk Impact Screen (IRIS) Kimberley Assessment of Depression of Older Indigenous Australians (KICA-dep) Adapted 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (aPHQ) Here and Now Aboriginal Assessment tool (HANAA) Kimberley Mum's Mood Scale (KMMS) Youth Social Emotional Wellbeing Assessment (SEW) Strong Souls Assessment Tool Aboriginal and Islander Mental Health Initiative (AIMhi) Brief Wellbeing Screener Index