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| Published: September 25, 2016

Multicultural Applications of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: A Psychosocial Review

Vice-Principal & HOD, Department of Psychology, P.G. Department and Research Centre, L.V.H.College, Panchavati, Nashik, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.176/20160304

DOI: 10.25215/0304.176

ABSTRACT

Cognitive behavior therapy is most widely used in the field of psychotherapy. The purpose of this research paper is to discuss the need for greater attention to cultural influences and minority cultures in the field of cognitive behavior therapy. Ethnic minority cultures and concerns are emphasized, although consideration is also given to a range of cultural influences including age, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. The strengths of cognitive behavior therapy in relation to its use with culturally diverse populations are outlined.

Keywords

CBT, strength of CBT, cultural diversity, CBT and cultural diversity, multicultural application of CBT

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M Bhardwaj (2016), Multicultural Applications of Cognitive Behavior Therapy – A Psychosocial Review,International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 3 (4),DIP: 18.01.176/20160304,DOI: 10.25215/0304.176