2020
DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2508
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Which psychological characteristics influence therapists' readiness to work with refugees?

Abstract: Refugee populations show considerably high rates of mental health problems. Yet many mental health professionals may have reservations to work with refugees due to suspected cultural differences, language barriers and the need to provide additional services. However, little is known about psychotherapists' readiness to work with refugees. In a sample of German psychotherapists (N = 111), we explored therapeutic style (neutrality, supportiveness and self‐doubt), therapists' basic assumptions (pessimism, rationa… Show more

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“…Therefore, it is important that practitioners and researchers aim to understand cultural idioms and representations of distress among refugees to better ensure that the appropriate categories of mental health problems are being addressed. Practitioners may have to be trained in understanding more indirect expressions of distress (Schlechter et al, 2020). In addition, healing of mental illness across cultures does not necessarily always involve sharing emotional vulnerability.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, it is important that practitioners and researchers aim to understand cultural idioms and representations of distress among refugees to better ensure that the appropriate categories of mental health problems are being addressed. Practitioners may have to be trained in understanding more indirect expressions of distress (Schlechter et al, 2020). In addition, healing of mental illness across cultures does not necessarily always involve sharing emotional vulnerability.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some also experience identity confusion, increased parental conflict, family breakdown, and educational barriers. Others may suffer from a wide range of psychological health issues [6,7] as a result of experiencing discrimination and harassment in the settlement society [8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Social information and legitimation especially from other refugees may prove vital when it comes to interpreting physical and emotional sensations and need of mental health care (Hay, 2008). Overall, this research may open avenues for new approaches to address mental health in refugees, which is highly relevant for designing and disseminating effective psychological interventions (Kip et al, 2020) and for practitioners working with refugees (Schlechter, Hellmann, et al, 2021).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%