Cultural Sensitivity as an MFT Common Factor

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

American Journal of Family Therapy

Volume

44

Issue

5

First page number:

234

Last page number:

244

Abstract

Cultural sensitivity is a state of attunement, emotional resonance with, and meaningful responsiveness to others. MFT professionals continue to discuss cultural sensitivity in relationship to models and therapists. We see cultural sensitivity as a common factor that spans models, rather than resides within them. We present a case vignette to illustrate the distinction between doing cultural sensitivity and being culturally sensitive. We also discuss implications of conceptualizing cultural sensitivity as an MFT common factor for teaching and research. © 2016 Taylor & Francis.

Language

English

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