Editing Psychoanalysis (section)

===Cultural variations===
Psychoanalysis can be adapted to different [[cultures]], as long as the therapist or counselor understands the client's culture.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Hall |first1=Gordon C. Nagayama |last2=Kim-Mozeleski |first2=Jin E. |last3=Zane |first3=Nolan W. |last4=Sato |first4=Hiroshi |last5=Huang |first5=Ellen R. |last6=Tuan |first6=Mia |last7=Ibaraki |first7=Alicia Y. |title=Cultural adaptations of psychotherapy: Therapists' applications of conceptual models with Asians and Asian Americans. |journal=Asian American Journal of Psychology |date=March 2019 |volume=10 |issue=1 |pages=68–78 |doi=10.1037/aap0000122 <!--|access-date=29 March 2023-->|pmid=30854159 |pmc=6402600 }}</ref> For example, Tori and Blimes found that defense mechanisms were valid in a normative sample of 2,624 [[Thai people|Thais]]. The use of certain defense mechanisms was related to cultural values. For example, Thais value calmness and collectiveness (because of [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] beliefs), so they were low on [[regressive emotionality]]. Psychoanalysis also applies because Freud used techniques that allowed him to get the subjective perceptions of his patients. He takes an objective approach by not facing his clients during his talk therapy sessions. He met with his patients wherever they were, such as when he used free association, where clients would say whatever came to mind without self-censorship. His treatments had little to no structure for most cultures, especially Asian cultures. Therefore, it is more likely that Freudian constructs will be used in structured therapy.<ref name="Thompson">Thompson, M. Guy. 2004. ''The Ethic of Honesty: The Fundamental Rule of Psychoanalysis''. [[Rodopi (publisher)|Rodopi]]. p. 75.</ref> In addition, Corey postulates that it will be necessary for a therapist to help clients develop a [[cultural identity]] as well as an ego identity.