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"Solution-focused Therapy: An Afro-Caribean Focus"
On October 10, 2025, Dr. Franchesca Fontus and I presented Solution-Focused Therapy: An Afro-Caribbean Focus at the INAMFT Annual Conference—our second of three presentations that day. The session explored how Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) can be adapted to better serve Afro-Caribbean families, honoring values of faith, family, and collective resilience.
Key Takeaways
SFBT aligns naturally with Afro-Caribbean strengths, emphasizing resilience, spirituality, and collective identity.
Culturally responsive adaptation starts with understanding migration and identity stressors that influence help-seeking.
Academic feedback can sharpen how we communicate theory to support both rigor and accessibility in cross-cultural practice.
This presentation highlighted the importance of bridging theory and culture—ensuring that therapeutic models evolve alongside the communities they serve.