Dr. Carmen Bell discusses the importance of using a biopsychosocial model in therapy to help clinicians conceptualize the client’s case while considering their background and what theories or treatments may be most beneficial to them. Dr. Bell and the hosts chat about assessing how strongly clients relate to or identify with their culture and the significance of educating yourself on hot-topics occurring within that culture. She also highlights the importance of asking questions regarding the client’s culture without burdening the client to teach the clinician about their culture.

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