ABSTRACT Therapy models developed for Western nations are being imported into Cambodia, yet there is limited research on the effectiveness or native experiences of these therapeutic practices. We present a responsive evaluation of Cambodian therapists’ perspectives regarding the use of Western-based therapy models. Utilizing responsive evaluation methodology, qualitative data were triangulated across multiple stakeholders (N = 95) and multiple methods. Results indicated that, regardless of preferred model, using Western-based therapy presents challenges at individual, family, agency, community, and cultural levels. Participants emphasized that for imported therapeutic models to be culturally responsive and have acceptance and impact in Cambodia, the challenges within Cambodia’s mental health field must first be considered.

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柬埔寨治疗师对西方心理治疗模式的看法：应对服务提供者的挑战

摘要 为西方国家开发的治疗模型正在被引入柬埔寨，但对这些治疗实践的有效性或本土经验的研究有限。我们对柬埔寨治疗师关于使用西方治疗模型的观点进行了回应性评估。利用响应式评估方法，对多个利益相关者（N = 95）和多种方法的定性数据进行三角测量。结果表明，无论首选模式如何，使用西方疗法都会在个人、家庭、机构、社区和文化层面带来挑战。与会者强调，要使进口治疗模式具有文化响应性并在柬埔寨得到接受和影响，必须首先考虑柬埔寨心理健康领域的挑战。