Includes bibliographical references and index.

Series page; Title page; Copyright page; About the Authors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; What Do the Terms Ethnicity, Race and Culture Mean?; Globalization and Multiculturalism; Cultural Influence on Epidemiology and Outcomes of Mental Illness; Conclusion; References; 2 Cultural Adaptation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; The Cognitive Model: Key Principles; Culture and Cognitive Model; Basic Principles of Therapy; Why Do We Need to Culturally Adapt Cognitive Therapy?; Challenges to Cultural Adaptation; Models of Cultural Adaptation

Cultural Adaptation FrameworkThe Cognitive Model and Our Adaptation Framework; Conclusion; References; 3 Philosophical Orientation and Ethical and Service Considerations; Philosophical Orientation: Differences in World View; Practical Considerations; Political Considerations; Conclusion; References; 4 The Therapeutic Relationship and Technical Adjustments; Importance of the Therapeutic Alliance; Technical Adjustments in Enhancing the Therapeutic Alliance; Technical Adjustments: Pre-engagement; Setting of Therapy and Cultural Issues; Technical Adjustments in Engagement and Assessment

Religious Beliefs and Their Interaction with CultureImpact of Cultural Factors on Therapist Approach and Stance; Therapeutic Self-Disclosure; Technical Adjustments: Engagement Strategies for Therapists and Case Managers; Education, Normalization, Validation, and Problem Solving; Conclusion; References; 5 General Theoretical Modifications in Orienting Clients to Therapy; Specific Theoretical Modifications for Culturally Diverse Groups; Adjustments and Modifications in Response to Cultural Bias; Eastern Philosophy-Based Approaches to Orientation to Therapy; Conclusion; References

6 Individualized Case FormulationBuilding Block Approach to Formulation; Case Formulation and Specific Issues for Various Cultural Groups; Conclusions; References; 7 Individualized Treatment Planning; Theoretical Modifications to CBT Techniques; Individualization and Adaptation in a Case with Comorbidity; Initial Assessment; Initial Formulation with Technical Adjustments; Schema Therapy Case Conceptualization; Technical Adjustments to CBT Techniques Used; Individualized Treatment Planning in an Individual with Advanced Levels of Acculturation; Conclusion; References; 8 Psychosis

Epidemiology of Psychosis and CultureCulture and the Aetiology of Psychosis; Philosophical Orientation and Theoretical Considerations; Practical Considerations; Technical Adjustments and Theoretical Modifications; Conclusion; References; 9 Depression; Philosophical Orientation and Practical Considerations; Technical Adjustments and Theoretical Modifications; Conclusion; References; 10 Bipolar Affective Disorder; Philosophical Orientation and Practical Considerations; Technical Adjustments and Theoretical Modifications; Conclusion; References

"This book is designed to enable CBT clinicians to engage people from diverse cultural backgrounds by adapting their therapeutic techniques, resulting in increased therapist confidence and much improved patient outcomes"--Provided by publisher.

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