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Ethnic minority clients' perceptions of the significance of race in cross-racial therapy relationships

Ethnic minority clients' perceptions of the significance of race in cross-racial therapy... Abstract In this consensual qualitative research study, 23 ethnic minority clients were interviewed to assess perceptions of race in their recent therapy with a White therapist. Participants' responses were coded into an average of seven (out of 22) categories. The majority believed that White therapists could not understand key aspects of their experiences and subsequently avoided broaching racial/cultural issues in therapy. However, many felt that racial differences were minimized if the therapist was compassionate, accepting, and comfortable discussing racial, ethnic and/or cultural (REC) issues. A subgroup expressed positive expectancies of racial mismatch, and perceived disadvantages associated with racial matching. Results suggest that participants' constructions of race are multidimensional and support recommendations that therapists acquire skills for addressing racial perceptions that may impact the therapy relationship. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Psychotherapy Research Taylor & Francis

Ethnic minority clients' perceptions of the significance of race in cross-racial therapy relationships

Psychotherapy Research , Volume 21 (5): 16 – Sep 1, 2011
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Taylor & Francis
Copyright
Copyright Society for Psychotherapy Research
ISSN
1468-4381
eISSN
1050-3307
DOI
10.1080/10503307.2011.592549
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21756191
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Abstract

Abstract In this consensual qualitative research study, 23 ethnic minority clients were interviewed to assess perceptions of race in their recent therapy with a White therapist. Participants' responses were coded into an average of seven (out of 22) categories. The majority believed that White therapists could not understand key aspects of their experiences and subsequently avoided broaching racial/cultural issues in therapy. However, many felt that racial differences were minimized if the therapist was compassionate, accepting, and comfortable discussing racial, ethnic and/or cultural (REC) issues. A subgroup expressed positive expectancies of racial mismatch, and perceived disadvantages associated with racial matching. Results suggest that participants' constructions of race are multidimensional and support recommendations that therapists acquire skills for addressing racial perceptions that may impact the therapy relationship.

Journal

Psychotherapy ResearchTaylor & Francis

Published: Sep 1, 2011

Keywords: culture and psychotherapy; alliance; qualitative research methods; racial/ethnic minorities

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