Diversity and Cross-Cultural Training enhance cultural awareness, communication skills, and sensitivity, enabling service providers to navigate and succeed in multicultural settings. We all possess biases such as preconceptions and stereotypes that hinder our comprehension of others. As we learn about diverse cultures, barriers diminish.
This training will:
Objectively unveil different cultures
Dismantle misconceptions
Help to foster intercultural relationships and meaningful dialogue
Empower individuals and organizations to harness diversity as a strength
Help participants achieve success in multicultural environments
Facilitator: Catherine Wafula is a Vicarious Trauma & Resilience Facilitator for Aurora Family Therapy. She is a passionate human rights and mental health advocate for numerous organizations across Canada and East Africa. Being a newcomer herself, she has always been interested in exploring ways to better help and support the mental health needs of the Newcomer Community in Canada. Her educational experience in Psychology, Peace & Conflict Studies, and Narrative Practices (Storytelling) further awakened her passion to explore better ways to provide cross-cultural mental health support to the community.
This is an online event. You will need to have access to a computer/ laptop or other devices with a webcam & microphone, as well as an internet connection.
Accessibility accommodations are available on advance request. If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please send us an email at info@mansomanitoba.ca or call 204-272-0872."
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