Counseling and Family Therapy in India: Evolving Professions in a Rapidly Developing Nation
Counseling and Family Therapy in India: Evolving Professions in a Rapidly Developing Nation
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DOI：
10.1007/s10447-008-9067-8
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发表时间：
2009-03-01
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
Ramirez, Sylvia
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作者：
Carson, David K.;Jain, Sachin;Ramirez, Sylvia
门诊咨询在印度是一个相对较新的概念和临床实践形式。本文概述了印度咨询和家庭治疗的需求和现状。培训计划的例子，并强调未来的前景咨询和家庭治疗专业。作者讨论了临床医生在与印度客户合作时可能需要考虑的治疗问题，以及在印度次大陆或来自印度次大陆的个人，夫妇和家庭咨询的一些潜在障碍。这些职业的未来看起来很光明，与印度作为一个国家的快速发展相平行。
Outpatient counseling is a relatively new concept and form of clinical practice in India. This article provides an overview of the need for and current status of counseling and family therapy in India. Examples of training programs are presented, and future prospects for the counseling and family therapy professions are highlighted. The authors discuss therapeutic issues that clinicians may need to consider when working with Indian clients, as well as some of the potential barriers to counseling individuals, couples, and families in or from the Indian subcontinent. The future of these professions looks bright and parallels India's rapid development as a nation.