Author Question: When using CBFT with a diverse population, which of the following is important to keep in mind? ... (Read 67 times)

Frost2351 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

When using CBFT with a diverse population, which of the following is important to keep in mind?

A) CBFT is a good fit with any cultural group because it focuses on thoughts and behaviors rather than emotion
B) CBFT goals inherently conform to dominant cultural values; therefore, it is necessary to be culturally sensitive
C) CBFT treatment goals outweigh religious, cultural, or socioeconomic values
D) CBFT therapists should not take an expert stance if the family is of a different cultural background

Question 2

By design, cognitive-behavioral therapies aim to help clients conform to dominant cultural values, because that is equated with functional within a given society. Therefore, therapists need to carefully consider which of the following when using CBFT?

A) Ensuring treatment goals do not clash with cultural values of the client
B) Whether or not the expert stance of the therapist is in conflict with a client's cultural values or beliefs
C) Ensuring treatment goals do not clash with cultural values of the client and whether or not the expert stance of the therapist is in conflict with a client's cultural values or beliefs
D) None of these is correct