Understand the Chinese Psyche: Themes, Beliefs & Culture-Shaped Counselling Insights

SWAA Consultants
Aug 8, 2018
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Updated: Jan 4

Chinese Psychology with Nexus College — Understand Your Chinese Clients Better: A Cultural Insights Workshop

Build cultural confidence with Chinese clients by understanding the beliefs, values, and relational patterns that often shape communication, emotion, and decision-making.

Who it’s for...

Counsellors & psychotherapists
Coaches (life, leadership, wellbeing)
Psychologists & social workers
Case managers & community support workers
Student practitioners & supervisors
HR / EAP and people leaders supporting multicultural teams

What you’ll be able to do...

Explain how Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism can influence identity, relationships, and help-seeking
Recognise “saving face” dynamics and adjust your language, pacing, and repair strategies
Map intergenerational and family-role expectations (including filial piety) into a practical formulation
Identify common conflict-management and emotional-expression patterns—and respond without stereotyping
Use culturally-informed questions to explore values, boundaries, “Yuan” (relationship fate/affinity), and wellbeing goals

Format...

Live online or in-person intensive. This is a highly interactive, discussion-based program.

Time + CPD hours..

6 days with 36 contact hours CPD Attendance Certificate provided; eligible for most counselling/coaching associations please confirm your body’s requirements

Assessment Options...

In workshop assessment with certificate of completion provided. We encourage that you also undertake the Live Online Nexus CPD Assessment Interview which validates learning outcomes for the Australia / Asia-Pacific context and includes Nexus College Certificate of Attendance for various peak bodies recognition.

Provider...

This is a Nexus College program adapted and facilitated by SWAA Consultants with rotating Nexus Associate Faculty to accomodate expertise within various disciplines.