Family systems theory and attachment theory have important similarities and
complementarities. Here we consider two areas in which the theories converge:(a) in family …

Based on values common to most Asian cultures, a set of propositions on the relationship
between Asian cultural values and the counseling process is presented in the context of a …

Using real-life examples and case histories and a highly readable, jargon-free style, this
volume addresses the complex interactions between health, illness, and culture. Integrating …

The course and outcomes of mental illness are hampered by stigma and discrimination.
Research on controllability attributions has mapped the relationships between signaling …

Attachment theorists maintain that cultural differences are relatively minor, and they focus on
universals. Here the authors highlight evidence of cultural variations and note ways in which …

In this article, the authors review the current conceptual and empirical literature from a
variety of disciplines dealing with the construct of connectedness. A working definition of …

This article argues for the need to culzturally adapt mainstream psychotherapy to Latino
populations. It discusses ethnic psychology as a cultural resilient practice. Examples of …

Differentiation of self involves the capacity to modulate affect, maintain a clear sense of self,
and balance intimacy and autonomy in significant relationships. Given the central role of …

This new edition of Mental Health in a Multi-Ethnic Society is an authoritative,
comprehensive guide on issues around race, culture and mental health service provision. It …

This study focused on examining the cross‐cultural validity of Bowen family systems theory
(M. Bowen, 1978), namely differentiation of self for individuals of color. Ethnic minority men …