Navigating the Dialectic: Following Ethical Rules Versus Culturally Appropriate Practice

Author: Cole, Elise¹

Source: American Journal of Family Therapy, Volume 36, Number 5, October 2008 , pp. 425-436(12)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Family therapists today face a dramatic increase in the cultural diversity of their clients (Sue, Arredondo, & McDavis, 1992). With this change in clientele, how do therapists deal with the dialectic between doing what they are trained to do in their profession versus doing what is culturally appropriate and potentially most beneficial for clients? When therapists navigate these difficult dialectics, several outcomes can occur based on a therapist's theoretical lens, cultural knowledge, skills, and understanding of ethics. Case examples are provided to illustrate the possibilities that might occur in therapy with families from various cultural backgrounds.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/01926180701804642

Affiliations: 1: California State University—Chico, Chico, California, USA

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