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The purpose of the present article is to supplement clinical literature that focuses on cross-cultural therapy. The author examines societal impacts on therapy, while emphasizing the mutuality of therapy between patient and therapist. A number of specific strategies for white therapists working with black families are offered.
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Sykes, D.K. An approach to working with black youth in cross cultural therapy. Clin Soc Work J 15, 260–270 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00753605
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