Issues in the Integration of Traditional African Healing and Western Counselling in School Psychological Practice

Domaine:

healthcare

Créateur:

D. M.

Éditeur:

SAG

Hôte:

The relevance of integrating traditional African healing and Western counselling in psychological practice in South Africa is debated from both functional and sociopolitical perspectives. Within a description of traditional beliefs, customs and healing practices, conflicts experienced by people in a state of cultural transition are outlined. Three school psychology case studies are presented as illustrative of such conflicts and of the relative efficacy of integrated intervention in the resolution of these sorts of problem.

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