The Pa Sook Model of Counseling Thai Families: A Culturally Mindful Approach

This article presents the Pa Sook Model of Counseling Thai families that is currently being utilized as part of the first applied family training program in Thailand. "Pa Sook" means well-being, wholeness, peacefulness, & happiness in Thai language. The article describes six Thai cultu...

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Published in:Journal of family psychotherapy 2003-06, Vol.14 (3), p.67-93
Main Authors: Pinyuchon, Methinin, Gray, Lizbeth Ann, House, Reese M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cultural Sensitivity
Cultural Values
Family Therapy
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychotherapies. Psychological and clinical counseling
Thailand
Treatments
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Summary:This article presents the Pa Sook Model of Counseling Thai families that is currently being utilized as part of the first applied family training program in Thailand. "Pa Sook" means well-being, wholeness, peacefulness, & happiness in Thai language. The article describes six Thai cultural values couples with 10 selected therapeutic constructs that create the foundation of the Pa Sook Model. Thai family dynamics are highlighted & a case study is offered as an applied illustration of the model. This is the first comprehensive article in English that describes an integrated approach to counseling with Thai families. 23 References. Adapted from the source document. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: HAWORTH DOCUMENT DELIVERY CENTER, The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580
ISSN:0897-5353
1540-4080
DOI:10.1300/J085v14n03_05