In this paper, the author explores the relevance of indigenous training from a cross-cultural perspective. We start by examining the broader context of traditional Western psychology and its relevance in a multicultural society. A brief description of the indigenous paradigm is followed by a discussion of differences between Western and indigenous psychology, and a proposal of cultural eclecticism as a potential frame for their integration. Next, we discuss the South African context in relation to comparative-cultural aspects of medical and psychological services. The author’s clinical experience informs her increased awareness of culturally inadequate service at the state hospital, developing curiosity about African indigenous healing, and subsequent encounters and collaboration with African traditional healers. Ultimately, the author develops culturally sensitive training that explores cultural biases and generates cross-cultural knowledge and competence. In conclusion, the author advocates that in the area of globalisation and multicultural societies, psychological training and clinical practice, should include dialogue and facilitate collaboration between Western and indigenous knowledge, hopefully leading to a more holistic and culturally inclusive service to a population of different backgrounds. Such collaboration and integration of Western and indigenous knowledge may be a source of professional stimulation as well as a benefit to health-care consumers.

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跨文化土著培训：南非的经验

在本文中，作者从跨文化的角度探讨了土著培训的相关性。我们首先考察传统西方心理学的更广泛背景及其在多元文化社会中的相关性。对土著范式的简要描述之后是对西方和土著心理学之间差异的讨论，以及将文化折衷主义作为其整合的潜在框架的提议。接下来，我们讨论与医疗和心理服务的比较文化方面相关的南非背景。作者的临床经验告诉她，她对公立医院文化上服务不足的认识有所提高，对非洲土著治疗产生了好奇心，随后与非洲传统治疗师进行了接触和合作。最终，作者开发了文化敏感培训，探索文化偏见并产生跨文化知识和能力。总之，作者主张在全球化和多元文化社会领域，心理培训和临床实践应包括对话和促进西方知识和本土知识之间的合作，希望能够为不同背景的人群提供更全面和更具文化包容性的服务. 西方和本土知识的这种合作和整合可能是职业刺激的来源，也可能使医疗保健消费者受益。心理培训和临床实践，应该包括对话和促进西方知识和本土知识之间的合作，希望能够为不同背景的人群提供更全面和更具文化包容性的服务。西方和本土知识的这种合作和整合可能是职业刺激的来源，也可能使医疗保健消费者受益。心理培训和临床实践，应该包括对话和促进西方知识和本土知识之间的合作，希望能够为不同背景的人群提供更全面和更具文化包容性的服务。西方和本土知识的这种合作和整合可能是职业刺激的来源，也可能使医疗保健消费者受益。