NORTHSIDE
TRAINING
Development of Cultural Self and Cultural Transference
Understanding cultural dynamics is crucial in today's increasingly globalized world. As people from diverse backgrounds interact more frequently, comprehending how cultural identities are formed, perceived, and transformed becomes essential for fostering mutual respect and effective communication.
In this workshop we will discuss how cultural identities are formed and transformed through interactions.
17 October 2024 6.00pm - 8.00pm Online
Recording available
Course Information
Course content
We will explore the key concepts integral to understanding cultural dynamics including the Cultural Self, Cultural Transference, and the unconscious ranking of cultures will illuminate the often-subtle biases that shape intercultural relationships. These concepts will serve as a foundation for examining how individuals perceive and internalize their own cultural identities and how these identities are transferred and transformed through interactions with others.
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We will discuss how migration can alter an individual's cultural self and, conversely, how one's cultural self can affect their migration experience. We will look at Risk Factors for Mental Health during Migration (Mazzetti, 2008) to understand how different types of migration impact mental health.
Using an intersectional analysis we will further enrich our perspective, highlighting the intricate interplay between race, gender, socioeconomic status, and cultural factors.
Having a comprehensive understanding equips us as individuals and communities to navigate cultural complexities with empathy and awareness, promoting a more inclusive and harmonious society.
Learning Outcomes
You will enhance their ability to understand and address the complexities of cultural identities and their transformations in the therapeutic setting.
You will develop skills to identify and mitigate unconscious biases that affect their practice and client interactions. Additionally, you will be equipped with advanced Transactional Analysis techniques and intersectional perspectives to effectively support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for counsellors, psychotherapists and mental health practitioners as well as students who want to expand their understanding of cultural scripts, cultural self and how they play out in the therapeutic process.
About the trainer
Hanna Konoplianyk – PTSTA is a therapist, trainer and supervisor who works predominantly with immigrants, expats or people from multicultural families. While working with her clients she became more aware of the impact of the name and how it’s perceived by society to people’s identities and lives in general. Her experience of changing English spelling of her name awoke her special interest to this topic and led to some fascinating discoveries which she will share during the workshop.