Abstract
In post-colonial Senegal, under the direction of Herni Collomb, one of the pioneering experiences in the field of ethnopsychiatry was developed. This initiative shows the limitations arising from dealing with intercultural dialogue from a perspective based on a one-sided theoretical knowledge. Contemporary ethno-psychotherapeutic proposals, such as those developed by Tobie Nathan for the treatment of patients of immigrant origin, point to the need for cultural hybridization processes to be articulated around therapeutic ritual actions, paying special attention to their bodily and emotional reality. Some of the practical limitations of these proposals can be addressed through the development of community intercultural mediation initiatives.
Keywords
intercultural mediation; ethno-psychotherapy; enaction; ritual