The manual aims to improve the capability of mental health professionals to deliver CA-CBT to Black populations. It has been written for mental health professionals who have prior training, knowledge and experience in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
It is recommended that potential users of the manual have basic therapy skills in interviewing and building a working relationship, a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of CBT, cultural awareness, and an understanding of the cross‐cultural dynamic. For maximum effectiveness, therapists should be fully versed in cognitive‐behavioural therapy before attempting to implement the recommendations in this manual.
This manual offers general background information about the English-speaking Black populations in Canada, and recommendations for therapeutic stances, interventions and tools that may assist therapists in facilitating successful treatment outcomes with clients from this population.