Culturally adapting relational savoring: A therapeutic approach to improve relationship quality

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• Alternative Title:
  Fam Process
• Personal Author:
  Borelli, Jessica L. ; Zhou, Elayne ; Russo, Lyric N. ; Li, Frances H. ; Tironi, Marta ; Yamashita, Ken S. ; Smiley, Patricia A. ; Campos, Belinda
• Description:
  Relational savoring (RS) is a brief, strengths-based approach to heightening attentional focus to moments of positive connectedness within relationships. RS can be administered preventatively or within an intervention context when a therapist aspires to foster more optimal relational functioning. Typically administered within a one-on-one therapy setting, RS has demonstrated efficacy in enhancing intra- and interpersonal outcomes. To increase access to mental health services, the developers of RS are committed to engaging in an iterative approach of enhancing the cultural congruence and accessibility of this intervention within various cultural contexts, beginning with Latine groups in Southern California. In this article, we describe relational savoring and its theoretical and empirical support, including the process of culturally adapting the intervention within the context of three major studies, each with a distinct focus on Latine groups, a community that is underserved in mental health care settings. We then provide a vision for future research to improve upon the intervention's compatibility for Latine families and other populations.
• Subjects:
  Adult California Culturally Competent Care Family Therapy Female Hispanic Or Latino Humans Interpersonal Relations Male
• Keywords:
  Attachment Cultural Congruence Positive Psychology Relational Savoring Savoring
• Source:
  Fam Process. 63(2):667-690
• Pubmed ID:
  38533758
• Pubmed Central ID:
  PMC11245364
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Funding:
  American Psychoanalytic Association Grant/ ; David L. Hirsch III and Susan H. Hirsch Research Initiation Grant/ ; R01 CE002907/CE/NCIPC CDC HHSUnited States/ ; P50-MD017366/UC END DISPARITIES Pilot Award through NIH/NIMHD/ ; UL1 TR001414/TR/NCATS NIH HHSUnited States/ ; 1R01CE002907/CC/CDC HHSUnited States/ ; Pomona College Faculty Research Grants/
• Volume:
  63
• Issue:
  2
• Collection(s):
  CDC Public Access
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