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Interdependent And Relational Tendencies Among Asian Clients: Infusing Collectivistic Strategies Into Counselling, B.C.H Kuo

Psychology Publications

This article uses the case of Asians to highlight the collectivistic elements inherent in Asian help-seeking patterns, problem-solving styles, and stress-coping responses. It then offers recommendations for specific counseling strategies that complement Asians' collectivistic orientation. It should be noted that although generalized observations are made about Asians for heuristic purposes, these generalizations must be considered in the context of diverse countries of origin, ethnic identity, acculturation levels, generation statuses, and migration statuses among individuals belonging to different Asian subgroups. The intrapsychic and interpersonal focuses of counseling and psychotherapy are often at odds with the relational and group-oriented values central to …