Cultural Intelligence in Therapy & Counselling | The Stories We Carry | Systemic Dialogues Ep 1

Описание: Hello, good people, welcome to my YouTube channel. In this video “ Cultural Intelligence in Therapy & Counselling | The Stories We Carry | Systemic Dialogues Ep 1 "

🌍 Welcome to Episode 1 of Systemic Dialogues Across Borders with Dr. Katherine Athanasiou — systemic counsellor, psychotherapist, and co-founder of KESYTHES.

🎙️ Topic: Cultural Intelligence in Therapy & Counselling — The Stories We Carry

What if your cultural background shapes how you seek help—or what “help” even means?

In this opening episode, we explore why cultural intelligence matters in therapy, especially for expatriates, third-culture kids, global professionals, and those navigating identity across borders. Dr. Katherine shares how systemic therapy and multicultural counselling go beyond quick fixes by honoring the emotional stories you carry.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ What is cultural intelligence and why it matters in therapy
✔️ How to avoid cultural misunderstandings in counselling or everyday life
✔️ Tools to navigate emotional languages and invisible belief systems
✔️ How systemic therapy supports mental health for expats and TCKs

🧠 Key Highlights:
🔹 A true story from a multicultural counselling session in Dubai 🇦🇪
🔹 The different meanings of silence, strength, or love across cultures
🔹 Why cultural empathy requires more than good intentions
🔹 3 practical ways to grow your own cultural intelligence

Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or someone exploring their emotional roots, this episode offers insight into how stories shape healing.

💬 Reflection Prompt:
What story were you given about who you should be—and what story do you want to write next?

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