Lily, from China, a psychotherapist and licensed counsellor with 4900+ hours of clinical counselling and a master's from Johns Hopkins University in clinical mental health counselling, lived in the US for 11 years. Experienced with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and focuses on therapy, mentoring, and coaching, she pays extra attention to Asian Americans and international students in practice and research and has expertise in women's and teenagers' mental health and psychological and personal development. Using the humanistic approach, she believes the centrality of human values is our creative and active nature. She loves piano, guitar, staring at horses and meeting people like you!
How much of what you think and feel is shaped b...
How much of what you think and feel is shaped by your culture? How do misunderstandings arise when people from different cultural backgrounds interact, and how can we bridge those gaps? Studies have shown that nearly 70% of international business ventures involving Chinese and non-Chinese partners report communication challenges caused by cultural differences, which also often spill over into personal and social relationships. In this discussion, Lily, a psychotherapist who has lived for many years in the US and now frequently travels for business across cultures, will help us explore how our cultural lens shapes our thoughts, emotions, and the way we connect with others._x000D_
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Together, we’ll look at practical strategies for cultural adjustment—whether you’re traveling abroad, moving to a new country, or simply interacting with people from diverse backgrounds in your daily life. Lily will also share insights into how to adapt communication and behavior in multicultural settings, making connections smoother and more meaningful. This is a chance to develop skills that you can immediately apply in work, travel, and relationships, while also gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and others._x000D_
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你平时的想法和感受,有多少是由文化塑造的?当来自不同文化背景的人交流时,误解是怎么产生的?我们又该怎么去弥合这些差距?研究显示,几乎 70% 的中外合资企业都会因为文化差异在沟通上遇到挑战,而这些问题常常也会延伸到个人和社交关系中。Lily 是一位心理治疗师,在美国生活多年,如今经常因跨文化业务出差,她会带我们一起探讨文化的视角如何影响我们的思维、情绪,以及与他人建立联系的方式。_x000D_
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我们会一起学习一些实用的跨文化适应策略——无论是出国旅行、移居新国家,还是在日常生活中和不同背景的人互动。Lily 也会分享一些方法,帮助大家在多元文化的场景下调整沟通方式和行为,让交流更顺畅、更有意义。这将是一次让你能立刻在工作、旅行和人际关系中应用的学习机会,同时也能帮助你更深入地理解自己和他人。