Practicing therapy with Cultural Humility

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Description Participants will: -Learn about the therapeutic value of cultural humility, for therapist and clients alike -Learn specific strategies to integrate in your practice to foster a culturally humble healing environment Bio: As a first-generation immigrant in the U.S., Dr. Gitika Talwar (“Dr. G”) has personal and professional experience that makes her uniquely qualified to address the mental health needs of immigrants in the U.S. She is a former international student from India (from Maharashtra!), who has also survived the Green Card Backlog that plagues Indian immigrants in the U.S. Educational background: Masters in Social Psychology from the University of Mumbai (India) and a PhD in Community-Clinical Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (United States). Her clinical experience draws upon my time working in mental health advocacy in India, an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor with a support group in India, community agency devoted to asylum seekers and refugees in Maryland, justice-involved men in Maryland, a diverse student community at University Counseling centers of University of Washington, Seattle and Tacoma campus. I also served at a tribal health agency in the Puget Sound region. This is part of the Bite-Sized CE Series. Please review the Cancellation & Refund Policy: https://events.ce-cafe.com/cancellation-refund-policy/