The Art of Reflective Practice in Intercultural Group Therapy

The Art of Reflective Practice in Intercultural Group Therapy’ proposes a relational, practice-based, and ethically reflective model for working with culturally diverse groups in therapeutic settings.

Most existing texts on intercultural therapy tend to focus on individual work, often overlooking the complexities unique to group contexts. This book aims to address that gap by exploring how cultural difference influences group dynamics, therapeutic processes, and clinical outcomes. It also considers what arises when patients from diverse cultural backgrounds come together in a group setting, attending to the internal experiences of both the group members and the therapist. Rooted in group analytic traditions and drawing on the foundational work of S.H. Foulkes and Jafar Kareem, this book places intercultural sensitivity, lived experience, and cultural narratives at the centre of group analytic practice.

This book is designed for therapists, counsellors, nurses, students, and practitioners working with groups or individuals—especially those from diverse cultural backgrounds. It offers practical, accessible guidance for addressing the complex dynamics of cultural diversity in therapeutic settings.