Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Tailoring University Counselling Services to Aboriginal and International Students: Lessons from Native and International Student Centres at a Canadian University. |
| Authors: |
Robertson, Lloyd Hawkeye1 lloyd@hawkeyeassociates.ca, Holleran, Kathryn2, Samuels, Marilyn3 |
| Source: |
Canadian Journal of Higher Education. 2015, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p122-135. 14p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Counseling, *Learning strategy instruction, *Community development, *Culture, *Decision making, *Psychotherapy, Management |
| Abstract (English): |
Critics have suggested that the practice of psychology is based on ethnocentric assumptions that do not necessarily apply to non-European cultures, resulting in the underutilization of counselling centres by minority populations. Few practical, culturally appropriate alternatives have flowed from these concerns. This paper reviews experiences from a doctoral-level practicum in counselling psychology that targeted aboriginal and international university students outside of the mainstream counselling services at a western Canadian university over a two-year period. It recommends an integrated approach, combining assessment, learning strategy skills, and counselling skills while incorporating community development methodology. The paper concludes with recommendations for counsellor training that will enhance services to both international and aboriginal students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (French): |
Certaines critiques ont suggéré que la pratique de la psychologie est basée sur des hypothèses ethnocentriques qui ne s'appliquent pas nécessairement aux cultures non européennes, avec pour résultat que les centres de consultation psychologique sont sous utilisés par les minorités ethniques. En pratique, peu d'alternatives adaptées culturellement ont découlé de ces préoccupations. Ce texte passe en revue l'expérience d'un practicum de niveau de doctorat sur la thérapie psychologique qui visait des étudiants universitaires autochtones ou étrangers à l'extérieur du réseau traditionnel des services de thérapie dans une université de l'ouest canadien sur une période de deux ans. Il recommande une approche intégrée combinant évaluation, compétences en stratégie d'apprentissage, et compétences de conseillers tout en incorporant une méthodologie de développement communautaire. Le texte conclut par des recommandations pour de la formation de thérapeutes qui va améliorer les services aux étudiants autochtones et étrangers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
