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There is no universal “Asian” experience. The Asian Diasporic community is incredibly diverse and these clients encompass people from various countries, languages, religions, and traditions.
As a therapist, navigating the intricate tapestry of backgrounds and experiences care can feel overwhelming. How can you make sure you’re getting it right without becoming a cultural expert?
But here’s the thing, you don’t have to be.
In this training I’ll show you how you can create a therapeutic environment that truly understands and respects the unique needs of each Asian identifying client…
…all without feeling like you need to understand every nuance or reinvent your therapeutic skills.
So watch me, award winning mental health therapist and educator, Dr. Monica Band, LPC, CRC, NCC, ASC, CCC and learn how to apply an intersectional and culturally responsive lens when treating the diverse range of prominent issues within the Asian American and Asian Diaspora communities. I will help you:
Finish this training with concrete strategies and memorable case examples so you can apply an integrative, trauma-informed approach to your work with the Asian Diasporic Communities!
Purchase now!
Dr. Monica Band
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.5 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Working with Asian Diasporic Communities (21.8 MB) | 106 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Working with Asian Diasporic Communities - French (21.8 MB) | 106 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Working with Asian Diasporic Communities - Italian (21.8 MB) | 106 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Monica P. Band is an award-winning practicing mental health therapist and educator on a mission to make mental health care more diverse, equitable, and inclusive for the next generation. She has dedicated her clinical work to better understanding and facilitating healing dialogues around intergenerational trauma and cultural identity work within her shared communities. Dr. Band has advanced training in utilizing EMDR specifically treating attachment wounds and complex trauma. She provides adjunct instruction for universities, train the trainer workshops, subject matter consultation, and interdisciplinary partnerships to destigmatize mental health for people of color and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Currently, Dr. Band owns Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC, a mental health group private practice that serves the D.C. metro area. She obtained her doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision at Marymount University and her master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling at The George Washington University.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Monica Band maintains a private practice. She is a subject matter consultant with The JED Foundation and a subject matter expert with The AAKOMA Project. Dr. Band receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Monica Band has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Engaging in the Asian Diaspora Historical Grounding and Cultural Considerations
Theories and Case Conceptualization for culturally responsive care
Integrative Models in Treatment
Interventions
Exploring Themes of Attachment
Overcoming Limitations of the research & Potential Risks
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