1st 2 P, Diversity Statement

I was raised in the culturally diverse environment of Southern California and have happily studied, worked and socialised with people of many cultural and social backgrounds. My practicum training has exposed me to clients of contrasting, cultures, background and types. I believe that I am culturally sensitive to an exceptional degree.

I come from a culture in which the elderly are revered for their wisdom and experience. I am aware that the aging of the population may require a reordering of priorities and the resources in MFT.  I can understand spoken Cantonese and Hakka. The strengths that give me a firm foundation to succeed in this field are natural empathy, an ability to listen together with sensitivity to significant non-verbal signals and an ability to remain realistic about outcomes while having the determination to pursue the best achievable.