If a client does not wish to work with the same sex or opposite sex therapist, do you recommend switching caseloads with another therapist?
Answer
Many cultural or religious groups have specific beliefs regarding who can touch them. For instance, in the Muslim culture, many believe that opposite sexes should not touch each other unless they are family members. In order to honor different cultural or religious beliefs, I would recommend switching caseloads in your clinic if able. You will most likely get better participation and outcomes as a result.
Roxie M. Black, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Dr. Black received her OT degree from Boston University in 1968, a master’s degree in Adult Education from the University of Southern Maine in 1989, and a PhD in Educational Studies, with a focus on multicultural curricula from Lesley University in 2002. She has published several articles and book chapters in the area of diversity, and has co-authored two books on cultural competency, the latest being Culture and Occupation: A Model of Empowerment for Occupational Therapy (2007, Black & Wells, AOTA Press). She has presented on this topic at numerous state, regional, national and international conferences.
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