ABSTRACT
Cultural humility, a relatively new concept, can help develop responsiveness and an engaging stance of therapists, one that embraces cultural differences and understanding. Hook et al. used a community sample and found that counselors perceived as high in cultural humility appeared less likely to communicate microaggressions and were more effective in repairing therapeutic disconnections when cultural ruptures occurred. In addition, in EFT couples therapy, the totality of each partner's experience matters, and the therapist strives to create a sense of emotional safety in each session. In cases of trauma, while the basic structure, interventions, and clinical stance of EFT couples therapy remain, some consideration is given to the treatment literature on trauma. Anti-racist workshops and cultural diversity listening sessions have been organized to learn about the worldview of Black EFT therapists and promote anti-racist thinking.
