The Practice of Cognitive–Behavior Therapy In Roozbeh Hospital: Some Cultural and Clinical Implications Of Psychological Treatment In Iran

Contemporary cognitive–behavior therapy underscores the importance of the culture–specific variables in the treatment of psychological problems. The flexibility and strengths of cognitive–behavior therapy provide us with an excellent opportunity to build a cultural model of cognitive–behavior therapy based on the clinical, as well as theoretical, knowledge of the practitioners and researchers working in different cultural settings. As a first step, we need to share our experiences with the other colleagues working in different cultures.