The non-indian therapist working with american indian clients: Transference-countertransference implications

Maria Napoli

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    Abstract

    The lack of success non-Indian therapists have had in working with American Indian clients has perpetuated a repetitive cycle of poor mental health services with this population. Although we cannot change the historic distrust that exists, we can begin to understand cultural differences and how they can impact treatment to obtain positive results. Acknowledgment of these differences can promote trust, a core ingredient that must be established between the client and therapist. This paper offers guidelines to assist the non-Indian therapist in working with the American Indian client.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)25-47
    Number of pages23
    JournalPsychoanalytic Social Work
    Volume6
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    StatePublished - May 1999

    Keywords

    • American Indian clients
    • Transference-countertransference issues

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Social Psychology
    • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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