Trimble has article published in psychology journal

Joseph E. Trimble (Psychology, Woodring College of Education) had his article "The Virtues of Cultural Resonance, Competence, and Relational Collaboration with Native American Indian Communities: A Synthesis of the Counseling and Psychotherapy Literature" published recently in the journal "The Counseling Psychologist," Vol. 38, No. 2.

The article's abstract reads as follows:

"The overarching thesis is that for many Indian and Native clients, interpersonal and interethnic problems can emerge when a counselor’s lack of culturally resonant experience and knowledge, deeply held stereotypes, and preconceived notions interfere with the counseling relationship and impede counseling effectiveness. A brief synthesis of the counseling literature themes suggests that by using particular culturally resonant techniques, counselors can promote client trust, rapport, cultural empathy, and improve the counselor-client relationship, both in general and with American Indian and Alaska Native clients specifically. Topics also relate to spiritual healing and other counseling considerations involving relational collaborations with Indian and Native communities. Information provided in this article is focused on helping to stimulate effective cross-cultural contacts between mental health counselors and Native American Indians."