Working with culturally diverse clients (with Neeraja Shankar)

Did you know: Australia is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) countries in the world. Yep! 3 in 10 were born overseas, and 1 in 5 speak a language other than English at home. People from CALD backgrounds are at risk of poorer health outcomes compared to other Aussies, so it's real important that us psychs know the ins and outs of working with this population. Today on Mental Work, Bron is joined by Neeraja Shankar (Clinical Psychology Trainee/PhD Candidate) to unpack what we need to know about working with CALD clients. They chat about 👉🏽 Assumptions that psychs can make about CALD clients 👉🏻 What the research says about cultural differences in parenting styles 👉 How to approach sessions with CALD clients 👉🏿 Why it's helpful to be aware of your biases (we all have them).

Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, so they don’t have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

LINKS

Connect with Neeraja on LinkedIn and Email

THE END BITS

Love the podcast? Keep it alive by joining our Patreon for $2 a month 😎

Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee! ☕

Email Bron at mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com

Facebook / Instagram / Website / Apply to be a guest

CREDITS

Producer: Michael English
Music: Home

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.