Embracing Diversity: The Importance of Cultural Humility

The importance of cultural sensitivity and cultural diversity is often overlooked in therapeutic settings. Although Australia boasts a population of 270 ethnic groups, culturally effective therapeutic techniques are often only addressed in one theoretical module for most counselling courses, if at all. The majority of mental health practitioners are not practically trained to provide CALD/ culturally sensitive/ culturally informed therapy unless they have been exposed to it during their practicums or internships.

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