Cross-Cultural Counselling (Joseph Wong) (#950)

This Chinese-born man is torn between being true to his heart and conforming to the wishes of his family. His complex cultural background and present circumstances make it hard for him to know how to proceed.

• listening skills
• Interviewing skills 
• Responding to non-verbal cues 
• Identifying issues 
• Respecting diverse viewpoints 
• Maintaining objectivity

You are a social worker in a multi-service family agency. Joseph Wong has made an appointment to speak with a counsellor, stating only on the phone that he isn’t sure that he’s making good decisions in his life. His friend directed him to this service, but he’s not sure how it will help.