Counseling And Your Native Language
By SCARS Editorial Team
Why Is It Important When Receiving Psychological Counseling Or Therapy In Your Native Language?
It is important that when receiving psychological counseling or therapy that it is in your native language. This is because language is not just a way of communicating, it is also a way of thinking and feeling. When you speak your native language, you are able to express yourself more fully and accurately. You are also able to connect with the therapist on a deeper level.
When you speak a second language, you may have to translate your thoughts and feelings, which can be difficult and time-consuming. This can also make it harder to express yourself emotionally. Additionally, the therapist may not be familiar with the cultural nuances of your language, which can lead to misunderstandings.
A study published in the journal “Psychiatry Research” found that people who received therapy in their native language had better outcomes than those who received therapy in a second language. The study also found that people who received therapy in their native language were more likely to continue with therapy and to be satisfied with the results.
If you are considering seeking psychological counseling or therapy, it is important to find a therapist who speaks your native language. This will help you to get the most out of your treatment.
Here are some additional benefits of receiving psychological counseling or therapy in your native language:
- You are more likely to feel comfortable and safe.
- You are more likely to be able to express yourself fully and accurately.
- You are more likely to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with the therapist.
- You are more likely to be satisfied with the results of the treatment.
If you are not able to find a therapist who speaks your native language, you may want to consider using a translator. However, it is important to note that using a translator can sometimes be difficult and time-consuming. It is also important to make sure that the translator is qualified and experienced.
If you are struggling to find a therapist who speaks your native language, you can ask your doctor, friends, or family for recommendations. You can also search online for therapists who specialize in working with people from your cultural background.
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Here are some additional details on the importance of receiving psychological counseling or therapy in your native language:
- Comfort and safety: When you speak your native language, you are more likely to feel comfortable and safe. This is because you are able to express yourself without having to worry about being misunderstood. You are also more likely to feel a sense of connection with the therapist, which can help to create a safe space for healing.
- Full and accurate expression: When you speak your native language, you are more likely to be able to express yourself fully and accurately. This is because you have a wider range of vocabulary and grammar to draw from. You are also more likely to be able to express your emotions in a way that is meaningful to you.
- Strong therapeutic relationship: When you speak your native language, you are more likely to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with the therapist. This is because the therapist is able to understand you better and build trust with you. A strong therapeutic relationship is vital for successful counseling or therapy.
- Satisfaction with the results: When you speak your native language, you are more likely to be satisfied with the results of the therapy. This is because you are able to get the most out of the treatment and feel like you are making progress.
It is important to note that not everyone who speaks a second language will experience difficulty expressing themselves in therapy. However, for many people, speaking their native language is essential for feeling comfortable, safe, and understood. If you are considering seeking psychological counseling or therapy, it is important to find a therapist who speaks your native language. This will help you to get the most out of your treatment.
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Being away from my native land (VietNam) for over 40 years, I can speak and understand the nuances of my native language and culture as much as English and it’s nuances. I am fortunate to navigate easily between the two and have little to no issues expressing myself. I think the key for me is which culture do I identify as the prominent one.
Generally, it’s true, but even this approach has it’s limitations. Since I lived abroad for a very-very long time, after I came back to “my own country” I can’t even say that it’s still “my own country” and “my own language”. The changes of the last 40 years were that huge regarding both culture and the language itself as well that after 5 years now, I’m not really able to cope with this dissapointment – “my own country” became a strange and not really kind place. Although I’m struggling with the English language and it’s hard work for me to understand the videos – except Dr. Tim, he is using a very beautiful clear English talking very slowly -, I feel much more understanding and safety in this support group than among “my own nation”, and if I write my poems, I write them in English. Maybe, I have developed a bias due to this experience.