From Psycho-Analysis to Culture-Analysis

Marwan Dwairy is a Professor of Psychology at Oranim Academic College, Israel. He is a licensed supervisor in educational, medical, and developmental psychology, and is a licensed clinical psychologist. He publishes widely on cross-cultural psychology and mental health. His most recent book on the topic is Counseling and Psychotherapy with Arabs and Muslims: A Culturally Sensitive Approach.

Introduction 1. Culture and Psychology 2. Fitness of Psycho-analysis and Psychotherapy Across Cultures 3. Contradictions and Inconsistencies in a Culture 4. Culture-analysis 5. Using Metaphors in Culture Analysis 6. Culture Analysis and Memories 7. Physical Environment and Culture Analysis 8. Cases Therapeutic Vignette 1: Moderating Extreme Islamic Values to Treat Anxiety and Nervousness Therapeutic Vignette 2: Culture Analysis within a Friendship to Treat Anxiety and Nightmares Therapeutic Vignette 3: Employing 'Trust in God' in Treatment of Anxiety Disorders