Bilingualism in Psychotherapy: Understanding the Interplay of Language, Cultural Identity, and Multicultural Competence

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dc.contributor.authorJung, HaeMi
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-13T00:07:44Z
dc.date.available2024-12-13T00:07:44Z
dc.date.issued2024-10
dc.description.abstractAs Canada's population becomes increasingly diverse, understanding the interplay between language, cultural identity, and multicultural competence is crucial for mental health professionals. This capstone explores the critical role of bilingualism in psychotherapy, emphasizing how language shapes the therapeutic experience for multilingual clients. Through a comprehensive review of multicultural theory and social justice approach, this study highlights how recognizing the significance of language to bilingual clients can help address the unique linguistic and cultural barriers they face. These theoretical perspectives align with this capstone’s contribution to the evolving field of psychology, advocating for more inclusive and equitable therapeutic practices. Key areas explored include the role of language in therapeutic relationship and tasks, particularly in the emotional and cognitive processing of bilingual clients. The capstone also examines strategies for therapists to better support clients with diverse linguistic backgrounds, addressing the current challenges and benefits of utilizing interpreters and code-switching in therapy. Additionally, the study identifies the gaps in current research regarding the significance of language in therapy for culturally sensitive practice, highlighting the need for improved education and training for the therapists.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2611
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectbilingualism in psychotherapy
dc.subjectmulticultural competence
dc.subjectlanguage and identity
dc.subjectcode-switching
dc.subjectculturally sensitive therapy
dc.titleBilingualism in Psychotherapy: Understanding the Interplay of Language, Cultural Identity, and Multicultural Competence
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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