Program Overview
As the literature review detailed, this program will consist an integrated model of cognitive behaviour therapy and traditional coping or healing strategies based on Syrian culture. It is very important for therapists to understand the cultural and worldview of the clients, especially non-Western clients. Research suggests that therapists who are open to culturally relevant techniques and interventions to integrate culture wisdom with Western group counselling can help move clients toward more fulfilled lives (Loewy & Williams, 2002). More specifically, in Arabic cultures, approximately 72% of six Arab groups believe that women clients should be treated by female counsellors and men Continue reading...