With Helm, Katherine; Dermer, Shannon
African-American couples often experience cultural mistrust when working with non-Black counselors, as they may fear being judged, stereotyped, or simply misunderstood. This video provides specific suggestions for how non-Black clinicians can more effectively build rapport and work with African-American couples. It discusses ways in which non-Black clinicians can understand the specific contextual factors impacting African-American couple relationships, how daily microaggressions effect such couple, how to enact culturally sensitive guidelines, types of presenting issues Black couples bring to counseling, how to join with couples, and how to deal with and interpret potential resistance and possible cultural mistrust. The video reviews the importance of being honest, genuine, and empathetic, the strategic use of self-disclosure, and ways to modify current treatment approaches.
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