The Practice of Cultural Sensitivity in Counseling: A Conversation with Jahnavi Pandya

07/04/2025 25 min Episodio 21
The Practice of Cultural Sensitivity in Counseling: A Conversation with Jahnavi Pandya

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In this episode of My City My Health, host Laurna Evans Lindsay sits down with Jahnavi Pandya, a counseling psychologist with a passion for cultural sensitivity and inclusive mental health care. Jahnavi shares her journey from India to the U.S., her experiences working with diverse populations, and the importance of tailoring therapy to individual cultural backgrounds. From addressing trauma and grief to fostering self-worth and self-compassion, this conversation explores how mental health care can become more accessible and meaningful for all.00:00 - 00:13 | Introduction00:14 - 00:56 | Decision to Study in the U.S00:57 - 2:11   | Cultural Sensitivity in Mental Health02:12 - 7:47   | The Rewards and Challenges of Working with Diverse Populations07:48 - 10:38 | Cultural Expectations Throughout Society10:39 - 13:32 | Fostering Self-Worth and Self-Compassion13:33 - 13:45 | Common Mental Health Challenges13:46 - 17:29 | Effective Approaches to mental health17:30 - 20:34 | The Future of Mental Health Care20:35 - 24:24 | Where to Find Jahnavi & Closing RemarksConnect with Us:Visit My City My Health: www.mycity.healthLinktree: https://linktr.ee/mycitymyhealthJoin Us! If you're in the Iowa City, IA area, join us on April 18 for the next My City My Health Conference. Students can register for FREE! Register now at www.mycity.health.

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