Transitioning in the workplace is a journey that can come with its challenges, but it can also be an opportunity for growth, understanding, and connection.

Culturally competent mental health clinicians must be familiar with both the DSM-5’s understanding of depression and the variations in which depression may present for our patients.

We must earn client trust – slowly, respectfully, and on their terms. In the end, my client didn’t suddenly transform or have a breakthrough moment. But he stayed.

A multicultural assessment is a useful counselling tool for understanding how culture affects a client’s thoughts, behaviours, and emotions.