A Narrative Approach to Child and Family Therapy in Africa* |
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Authors: | Augustine Nwoye |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya |
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Abstract: | Professional family therapy in Africa is heavily influenced by theories and principles of Western family practice. Its practice
structure and philosophies are however grounded on African family values and the principles and orientations of traditional
African psychology. This paper presents a clinical report that illustrates adaptations we make to incorporate compatible aspects
of narrative family practice in African and Western cultures. A summary of African family values and child psychology intended
as a background perspective is provided. The paper is significant against the background of the current need for forging multiculturally
relevant healing methods that fit well with the globalized nature of the contemporary world.
Augustine Nwoye, PhD, is Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (amnwoye@avu.org).
Professor. Nwoye has developed an African paradigm for mental health and, in particular, for family and couple therapy. He
also has experience in dealing with stress and multiple losses, especially surrounding HIV/AIDS within an African context.
*An earlier version of the paper was presented to the members of staff and students of the Faculty of Education, University
of Cambridge, England, UK, and the initial version was presented to the members of the Family Therapy Program of the Faculty
of Medicine of the University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. I wish to thank Dr. Colleen McLaughlin (University of Cambridge)
and Professor Karl Tomm (University of Calgary) for their invitation, assistance, time, attention, and suggestions. |
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Keywords: | African family and couple therapy narrative therapy African family values and child psychology |
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