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Abstract and VIDEO of presentation at International Family Therapy Association, Hawaii 2016_Clashes with Intercultura/Inter-ethnical Couples - original therapeutic approach

04/02/2016, 01:20:00 –

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Abstract of Presentation given at IFTA 24^th World Family Therapy Conference, Hawaii 2016

 

Presenters: PhDr. Eva Smidova. 

 

Title:Cultural Clashes in Therapy with Intercultural couples: Natural Systems Approach

 

Short title: Cultural Clashes in Couples Therapy

 

 

Short description (50 words):

The purpose of this workshop is to bring clinical insight into couples therapy with intercultural couples. Based on Natural Systems Theory we will examine ways to enhance each partner’s cultural/ethnical strengths and heritage and employ them in therapeutic strategies for dealing with the deficits presented in their family system.

 

Long description (350 words):       

Over the last ten years, the numbers of intercultural and inter racial couples has increased profoundly. With this increase comes a plethora of unique problems for these couples who are cohabitating or are married. This phenomenon of multicultural couples creates problems not only in cultural terms but racial, religious and gender issues abound. Statistics reflect the difficulty of maintaining these relationships and the increased vulnerability of these couples presents unique needs to the therapeutic community. Couples trying to blend their cultural roots and customs experience various clashes. Their cultural identity is an important part of who they are. The threat of its possible loss produces anxiety that may trigger a culture/identity protective survival strategies which others may not understand.

This presentation will demonstrate how to successfully combine couples of different cultures while maintaining a balance between the strengths each brings to the family system and utilize their potential for a benefit of their family system.  This interactive and entertaining workshop will introduce strategies for guiding couples over problems which roots are embedded in their cultural diversity. Implications for family therapists will be shared with participants.

 

Learning objectives

1. Participants will increase awareness and comprehension of diverse issues in therapy with multicultural couples. Therapeutic techniques and strategies will be introduces and examined.
2. Clinicians will gain insight into multiperspective strategies that can help couples. Clinicians will learn how to build on couples cultural diversity to enhance their strengths and overcome problems  - rediscover their cultural values and utilize them to enrich their relationship.
3. Participants will have an opportunity to add creative and unique tactics to their clinical portfolio in the context of the presented clinical cases.

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