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- **Event Name**: Cultural Sensitivity in Therapy: EFT for South Asian Families
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A focused talk on integrating cultural context and South Asian family dynamics into effective EFT practiceAbout this EventCultural Sensitivity in Therapy: EFT for South Asian FamiliesCEUsCertificate of Attendance: 3 hours**Counts towards CEUs for AzBBHE.**AbstractThis workshop is designed to help licensed clinical therapists deepen their understanding of the unique cultural dynamics present in South Asian families and apply Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) principles with cultural sensitivity. Participants will learn how cultural values like collectivism, family honor, gender roles, and hierarchical structures influence emotional expression and family interactions. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, this workshop will equip therapists with the tools to navigate these dynamics and provide culturally attuned care. By the end of this workshop, therapists will be better equipped to create a safe therapeutic environment that respects South Asian family dynamics and fosters emotional healing.KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:South Asian Family DynamicsExplore the core cultural values of South Asian families, such as collectivism, family honor, and gender roles, and their impact on emotional communication.Power, Hierarchy, and TherapyDiscover the role of hierarchy, elder respect, and authority within South Asian family structures and how these factors can affect therapy dynamics.Culturally Sensitive EFT StrategiesLearn specific EFT strategies to address issues like shame, stigma, and mental health taboos within the South Asian cultural context. Practical techniques will be introduced for engaging clients in meaningful emotional work while honoring their cultural values.ABOUT THE SPEAKERReetu DeLeon, LCSW, has been practicing clinical social work since 2004. She completed her graduate studies at New York University (NYU), one of the top graduate schools in the country. During her time at NYU, she began her clinical training working with the criminal defense team at the Legal Aid Society as well as working with a counseling group in an outpatient mental health clinic for adolescents.Since graduating with her Masters degree from NYU, she immediately began working in New York City in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient mental health clinics, adolescent community centers and a not for profit domestic violence agency. Reetu has worked with a wide range of clients including children, adolescents and adults using several treatment modalities. For the past several years she was working in these settings with clients from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and with a wide diagnostic range. Her roles involved psychotherapy, supervision, crisis intervention, and program development.Reetu completed a post graduate program at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, one of the most well known and highly regarded training institutes in the field of couples and family therapy. She spent four years training at the Institute under some of the country’s best clinicians working on cutting-edge research initiatives that focus on the development of new treatment models and training techniques.Reetu DeLeon worked with individuals, couples and families in her West Village (Manhattan) office, while also consulting. She was also asked to present as a guest lecturer for the graduate program at Columbia University School of Social Work. In July 2016, Reetu DeLeon, relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where she now has a thriving practice. Several of Reetu’s New York City clients continued their work with her through video sessions, with a seamless transition. Reetu is also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and serves as the Diversity &amp; Inclusion Chairperson on the AzEFT Board.Reetu DeLeon is of Indian descent but has lived in the United State since the age of two. She has assimilated to American culture while sustaining many of the values and beliefs of Eastern Culture. She uses this balance and understanding when working with her diverse clientele. Reetu is committed to cultural competence and curiosity.
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