Embracing Cultural Humility in Adapting Evidence-Based Treatments for Populations of Color

People of Color in Psychology

Cultural adaptation is the process of modifying evidence-based psychotherapies to make them more relevant and acceptable to a particular cultural group. This can involve a variety of changes, such as adapting the language, concepts, and metaphors used in therapy; the way that therapy is delivered; and the goals and expectations of therapy. To engage in the adaptation requires cultural humility, the willingness to learn about the cultures of others. It is important for therapists who work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds to be culturally humble. This means being aware of one's own biases and limitations, and being willing to listen to and learn from clients about their experiences.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Chanderbhan, who has worked with communities consisting of a variety of ethnic identities. Dr. Chanderbhan will discuss how she has used cultural humility to learn about and adapt evidence-based treatments in a culturally responsive way.

Dr. Chanderbhan's Contact:

Website - https://www.chandpsych.com/

Music Samples:

Intro by PaulYudin - Adventure Epic

Outro by⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Inspirational Cinematic Adventure

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