Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Misra, Girishwar; Gopal, Baiju; Misra, Indiwar; Thomas, Tissy Mariam; Gala, Jigisha; Bedi, Robinder P. Title A name given to the resource Decolonizing Counselling: Integrating Non-Western Perspectives in Mental Health Intervention Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Culture and Psychology;Volume;32;Issue;2;pp.404-425 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X251411800" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X251411800</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025765099?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025765099?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Misra G., Sr Sri University, Cuttack, India; Gopal B., B. R. Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India; Misra I., Department of Psychology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India; Thomas T.M., Department of Psychology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India, CHRIST (Deemed-to-be- University), Bangalore, India; Gala J., The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda, India; Bedi R.P., The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, BC, Canada Description An account of the resource This paper discusses the need to decolonize mainstream counseling practices, predominantly influenced by Eurocentric perspectives, by incorporating non-Western views and experiences. It highlights the importance of recognizing the fluidity of self and identity within diverse social and ecological contexts, particularly in countries like India, where mental health issues are on the rise. The paper critiques the limitations of Western therapeutic approaches in non-Western cultures. It emphasizes the significance of integrating local knowledge systems, such as indigenous healing traditions like the Siri cult, which promotes communal healing and addresses the spiritual dimensions of mental health. It advocates for a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates spiritual elements, encouraging self-transcendence and interconnectedness, and ultimately challenges the individualistic focus of Western psychotherapy. Integrating traditional practices and philosophies, such as Bhakti and mindfulness, is essential for fostering a more inclusive and effective mental health framework. The Author(s) 2025 Subject The topic of the resource Bhakti (devotion); community healing; counseling; cultural diversity; decolonization; India; Siri Jatra; spirituality Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SAGE Publications Ltd Relation A related resource ISSN: 1354067X; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online