American Journal of Psychotherapy · 2002 · 100 citations · 0 references
EducationCounselingPsychologyCounseling PsychologyCounselor TrainingPsychotherapyBehavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral TherapyCounseling InterventionsCounseling ProcessCross-cultural CounselingTreatment Of Mental DisordersCognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral CounselingCultural Responsiveness In CounselingCulturally Responsive Evidence-based PracticeMulticultural Counseling CompetenceMulticultural Counseling Skills
The purpose of this article is to discuss and analyze the application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to counsel Chinese. The analysis of the potential strengths and weaknesses of applying CBT in the treatment of Chinese clients are delineated based on the compatibility between the characteristics of CBT and Chinese culture. Modifications of CBT aiming at enhancing its effectiveness for Chinese within their cultural context are discussed. The study offers implications for clinical practice, training, and research.