This post is about the daily effort to be actively affirming of people who live and work between cultures, across borders, and often within systems that were not built for them.
https://roqueneto.com/2025/08/19/affirming-immigrant-and-international-clients-in-therapy/

#counseling #immigrants #internationalworkers #internationalstudents #expats ##livingabroad #xenophobia #therapy #culturalcompetence #mentalhealth

Affirming Immigrant and International Clients in Therapy

An affirming stance allows us to ask more questions before making assumptions and to see our clients more clearly within the full context of their lives, rather than as a code to be found in the DS…

Roque Neto

🌟 Cultural Competence Explained! 🌟 Cultural competence is about understanding and interacting effectively with people from different cultures. It's essential for effective communication and inclusivity in today's diverse world.

Benefits of Cultural Competence:

➡️ Improved communication
➡️ Increased inclusivity
➡️ Better problem-solving
➡️ Enhanced customer service
➡️ Stronger relationships

#RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #CulturalCompetence #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity

This post is about the daily effort to be actively affirming of people who live and work between cultures, across borders, and often within systems that were not built for them.

Link: https://roqueneto.com/2025/08/19/affirming-immigrant-and-international-clients-in-therapy/

#counseling #immigrants #internationalworkers #internationalstudents #expats #livingabroad #xenophobia #therapy #culturalcompetence

Affirming Immigrant and International Clients in Therapy

An affirming stance allows us to ask more questions before making assumptions and to see our clients more clearly within the full context of their lives, rather than as a code to be found in the DS…

Roque Neto

Discover why explicitly affirming LGBTQIA+ identities in therapy is a commitment to creating genuine psychological safety. In my latest blog post, I discuss the power of speaking our commitments aloud and steps to support queer and trans clients.

Read it here: https://roqueneto.com/2025/08/12/what-it-means-to-be-an-lgbtqia-affirming-therapist/

#Counseling #LGBTQIAAffirming #InclusiveTherapy #MentalHealth #CulturalCompetence #LGBTQIA

What It Means to Be an LGBTQIA-Affirming Therapist

Calling myself an LGBTQIA-affirming therapist keeps me grounded. It reminds me why I chose this work in the first place. It helps me push back on any internalized shame I have carried and gives me …

Roque Neto
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🌟 Cultural Competence: A Business Advantage 🌟

Culturally competent businesses enjoy better customer satisfaction, expanded markets, and improved global relations. Embrace diversity for innovative solutions and stronger connections.

🧠 Reflect: How can your business become more culturally competent?

#RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #EDI #CulturalCompetence #Leadership #Business

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Tourist’s torii gate pull-up stunt in Japan sparks outrage and debate on visitor etiquette

The Chilean gymnast apologised after a video of the stunt elicited widespread condemnation from Japanese social media users

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3282720/tourists-torii-gate-pull-stunt-japan-sparks-outrage-and-debate-visitor-etiquette

#Japan #CulturalCompetence

Tourist’s torii gate stunt in Japan sparks outrage, debate on visitor etiquette

The Chilean gymnast apologised after a video of the stunt elicited widespread condemnation from Japanese social media users.

South China Morning Post