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Is Your Therapist Culturally Competent?
Is Your Therapist Culturally Competent?
Is Your Therapist Culturally Competent?
Saturday 16th April 2022
Aaren Snyder joins Tearapy Recovery to discuss the importance of cultural competency in therapy and offers tips for finding culturally trained therapists.
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Get the buttons here!Finding the Right Therapist: Why Cultural Competency Matters
Cultural competency is a professional's ability to acknowledge someone's cultural and societal beliefs and norms. It's not something that you just automatically come out of school with.
Imagine opening up to a therapist only to feel misunderstood because they can't relate to your cultural background. This episode of 'Tearapy Sessions' brings this issue to light with guest Aaren Snyder, a mental health expert who’s seen it all—from corporate leaders to at-risk youth. Aaren shares his own journey of feeling dismissed by a therapist who didn’t get his cultural experiences, a setback that kept him from seeking help for a while.
But he turned that experience into fuel for his advocacy work, helping marginalized communities find the support they need. In this conversation, the Tearapy Recovery hosts and Aaren dive into why cultural competency is crucial in therapy. They talk about the unique challenges faced by people of color and other marginalized groups when looking for mental health support.
The discussion isn't just theoretical; they offer practical advice on how to find therapists who are culturally trained and can provide the understanding and care you deserve. You'll also hear about Aaren's inspiring community service work with organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America and the American Red Cross. His passion for advocacy shines through as he discusses how cultural competency in therapy can be a game-changer for mental wellness.
If you've ever felt unseen or unheard in a therapy session, this episode is a must-listen. It's packed with insights and tips to help you find a therapist who truly gets you. Plus, there's a heartfelt reminder at the end about practicing gratitude and gaining perspective on your mental health journey. Grab your favorite cup of tea and tune in—you won't want to miss this one!