Multicultural Counseling Competency: Working with Chinese International Students
Webinar Recording co-sponsored by:
American College Counseling Association
Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
1 CEU
Presented by
Lawrence Chen, Ph.D.
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Presenter Biography:
Lawrence Chen, Ph.D. is a consulting and clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing
psychotherapy, supervision, consultation, and training in Asia, USA, and Europe.
Dr. Chen is a Board licensed psychologist in the state of California in the United States and a Registered
Clinical Psychologist with the Hong Kong Psychological Society. He is a member of the China Mental
Health Association and the Hong Kong Psychological Society. He is fluent in English, Cantonese,
Mandarin, and Shanghainese.
Dr. Chen is an expert in treating traumatic stress and bereavement counseling. He is Board Certified in
Bereavement Trauma, Board Certified Experts in Traumatic Stress, Diplomate and a Fellow at the
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. As an European Accredited EMDR Consultant and
Trainer, he supervises and trains mental health therapists in Asia in the practice of EMDR (Eye Movement
Desensitization Reprocessing), the treatment of choice for PTSD and trauma related issues. Dr. Chen has
helped many individuals, parents, and families manage crises and work through stressful situations. He
has provided consultation services to school personnel, health care professionals, government agencies,
and community and religious leaders in crisis intervention. He has been involved with various
international efforts to help disaster-stricken regions. An author, Dr. Chen’s books are well-received,
including “Saying goodbyes” (Heart Publishers, HK, 2004) and a professional book “Bereavement
Counseling” (The China Light Industry Press, Beijing, 2006)
With extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, parents, and families worldwide, Dr.
Chen is recognized as a leader and a mentor. As team leader and clinical supervisor at the Asia Pacific
Family Center in Los Angeles, USA, he worked closely with schools, social workers and judicial agencies.
Noted for his professional insights and acumen, he has been supervising and training teams of mental
health professionals in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and Macau for over a decade. Dr. Chen
served as the Director of the Comfort Care Concern Group during the late 90’s providing professional
bereavement courses and training to the community. He was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical School. Dr. Chen collaborates with other professionals
such as psychiatrists, medical doctors, and social workers to deliver multidisciplinary services. A seasoned
and dynamic public speaker, he is also frequently invited to give talks to the general public, schools,
religious communities and corporations.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Chen is dedicated to building up leaders. A Master Personal and Executive
Coach, he has worked closely with multinational corporate leaders and decision makers in developing
strong leadership and teamwork. Recognized for his psychological and organizational insights and cultural
sensitivity, he has been contracted as a senior coach and trainer to various Fortune 500 companies. He
has also served as a consultant to religious communities on leadership development. Dr. Chen coaches
parents and other individuals who want to achieve peak performances in their professional, relational,
and family lives.
Learning Objectives:
As a result of this webinar, participants will:
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Identify current the current demographics of Chinese international students studying in the United States
Describe how to provide therapy that is culturally responsive to the needs of international students from China.
Webinar Description:
According to the Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, the largest number of
international students at colleges and universities in the United States come from China (Institute of International
Education, 2013). In this webinar, the presenter will provide a brief overview of the current demographics of
Chinese international students in the United States as well as provide participants with information about the
specific counseling needs (Liu, 2009) of this growing population of international students.
References
Gómez, E., Urzúa, A., Glass, C. R. (2014). International student adjustment to college: Social
networks, acculturation, and leisure. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 323 1. 7-25.
Institute of International Education. (2013). Open Doors 2013: Report on International
Educational Exchange. Washington, DC: Authors.
Liu, Meirong. (2009). Addressing the Mental Health Problems of Chinese International College Students in the
United States. Advances in Social Work, 10, No.1 (spring), 69-86.
Yakunina, E. S., Weigold, I. K., Weigold, A., Hercegovac, S., & Elsayed, N. (2013).
International students’ personal and multicultural strengths: Reducing acculturative stress and promoting
adjustment. Journal of Counseling and Development, 91, 216-223. DOI: 10.1002/j.15566676.2013.00088.x
Registration Information:
Cost of Webinar as follows:
No CEUS: Free (enter discount code: Free)
$20 CEUS for members of ACCA or AMCD (enter discount code: member)
Nonmembers with CEUS the cost is $30 (no discount code is entered).
Additional Information Contact: Tamara Grosz at tknappgr@scad.edu