The Asian American Mental Health Coalition aims to provide resources and support to mental health professionals. Between February and July, we will host monthly meetings. The coalition offers an opportunity to:

• Meet and connect with fellow AAPI mental health providers.

• Share resources or learn what’s available to support your work.

• Gain peer support and access FREE training opportunities.

AAMHC May Meeting:

Date: Friday, May 30, 2025

Time: 2:00-3:15 PM

Format: virtual session (Zoom registration link to be sent one week before)

Topic: Cultural Humility in Practice: Supporting the Asian Community in Mental Health Counseling

Guest Speaker: Yanyi Weng, LICSW (MA), Founder & Clinical Director of Dear Therapy™ (deartherapy.com); Han Bertrand, LICSW (MA), LCSW (OR), Group Clinical Supervisor of Dear Therapy

Continuing Education: This workshop is eligible for 1 Continuing Education Credit (NBCC and NASW)

Social Workers: This program has been approved for 1.0 Social Work Continuing Education hour for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approval Program Authorization Number D 10233.

Counselors: Cultural Humility in Practice: Supporting the Asian Community in Mental Health Counseling has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Asian American Mental Health Coalition, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4895.

*Please note: This course has been approved for a set amount of credits and BCNC is not able to issue CE certificates for partial credit. In addition, this course has been approved as a live virtual session and we cannot issue certificates for only watching the recordings; participants must be present for the entire live session. 

Introduction:
This presentation, "Cultural Humility in Practice: Supporting the Asian Community in Mental Health Counseling," explores the importance of cultural humility in clinical practice, particularly when working with Asian clients. Cultural humility is a lifelong, reflective process that emphasizes openness, self-awareness, and a willingness to learn from clients rather than relying solely on cultural competence. The presentation highlights the diversity within Asian cultures, challenges the assumptions clinicians may hold, and provides practical strategies for integrating cultural humility into therapy. Through self-examination, curiosity, and client-centered engagement, clinicians can create a more inclusive, respectful, and effective therapeutic space for Asian clients.

Contact: Ying-Chen Wang