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Counseling Across Cultures with Nancy Wolf
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English - January 18, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsManagement Business Society & Culture Places & Travel cultural agility cross cultural multicultural diversity intercultural teams global culture cultural stories personal development team development Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Nancy Wolf captivates us with her experiences of moving from America to Africa, a decision that propelled her family into a whirlwind of cultural discoveries and personal growth. This journey is not just about relocating geographically but also about transitioning through a cultural metamorphosis, which often requires courage and openness to the unknown.
Her insights illuminate the courage it takes to immerse oneself in an unfamiliar culture and the profound growth that results from such an adventure. Working in a foreign country offers a unique opportunity to form intercultural relationships, and it's these connections that can redefine how one perceives and interacts with the world. Nancy sheds light on the complexities of these relationships, especially in the workplace, and the valuable lessons learned.
Through her experiences, we discover the importance of self-awareness and humility in becoming a cultural learner, and how these qualities can lead to trust and effective teamwork within a diverse setting. It's a rich examination of the power of curiosity and understanding in cultivating successful cross-cultural collaborations.
Mental health professionals will find our discussion on intercultural relationships within counseling particularly enlightening. We delve into how varying cultural worldviews impact communication and conflict resolution in therapeutic settings. Nancy emphasizes the need for continuous learning and intercultural competence among counselors, particularly when supporting clients in intercultural marriages and relationships. Join us as we share stories, insights, and the undeniable importance of cultural agility in an interconnected world. Our conversation serves as a heartfelt reminder of the beauty and complexity of our global tapestry.
In this episode, you will learn:
-- How to develop a cultural learner mindset to be successful in intercultural environments.
-- How to bring intercultural agility into the counseling setting.
-- Skills to transition successfully across cultures.
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