Evidence‐Based Practice and Its Implications for Culturally Sensitive Treatment

Abstract

the author discusses the adherence of culturally sensitive treatment (cst) to evidence-based practice. cst is distinguished from empirically supported treatment. therapists are advancing cst by designing and evaluating interventions and evolving their understanding of what makes cst work. la autora discute la adherencia del tratamiento culturalmente sensible (cst, por sus siglas en inglés) a la práctica basada en evidencias. el cst se distingue del tratamiento empíricamente sostenido. los terapeutas están desarrollando el cst diseñando y evaluando intervenciones y evolucionando en su comprensión de los factores que hacen del cst un tratamiento eficaz.

Cultural Competence and Ethical Decision Making for Health Care Professionals

“…the Ref. [36]. More recent developments in approaches to multicultural care such as ethnography and narratives, may facilitate the development of cultural competency.…”

Capoeira as a Clinical Intervention: Addressing Adolescent Aggression With Brazilian Martial Arts

“…Capoeira incorporates the concepts proposed by Leong and Lee (as cited in Roysircar, 2009). Through the combination of the physical elements encom-passed in Capoeira and meaningful dialogue, the concepts of CAM materialize.…”

“…Participants in Capoeira learn that the historical significance is of equal importance to the physical elements of the art. Leong and Lee (see Roysircar, 2009) stated in their Cultural Accommodation Model (CAM) three important concepts that need consideration when working with a minority population. CAM recognizes the commonalities across people, along with their group dimensions, and separates the individual from the group in an effort to understand ethnic minorities.…”

“…More specifically, martial arts can provide aggressive adolescents with nonviolent approaches that reinforce determination, goal orientation, prosocial bonds, and positive role modeling (Twemlow, Biggs, et al, 2008). Roysircar (2009) advocated for culturally sensitive treatments that provide effective interventions and/or modify a Western therapy in ways that speak to the needs of culturally diverse clients. Roysircar contended that a culturally sensitive perspective is needed to assist historically underserved and underrepresented ethnic minorities.…”

“…Fourth, a large percentage of people from the majority culture are the primary providers of mental health services, resulting in distrust by racial minority clientele. Roysircar (2009) stated that culturally sensitive treatments address problems described by NAMHC through the incorporation of issues of ethnicity, diversity, oppression, and culture into counseling. The martial art form of Capoeira, integrated with mental health counseling, may provide a culturally sensitive treatment to work with aggressive adolescents who are marginalized and/or disenfranchised.…”