In this episode, Dr. Nicole McKelvey, a licensed pediatric psychologist, shares her expertise on providing culturally responsive care, particularly for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities. Dr. McKelvey specializes in working with children facing chronic medical issues, trauma, and neurodevelopmental concerns, and highlights the importance of a holistic approach that considers the broader context of a child's life, including socioeconomic factors.
Key points include:
Addressing Health Disparities
Challenging Biases in Healthcare
Collectivistic vs. Individualistic Approach
Trauma-Informed Care
Avoiding Assumptions
Advocacy and Support
Dr. Nicole McKelvey’s Contact:
Email - nicoleflpsyd@gmail.com
Resources:
PCRF: https://www.pcrf.net
Heal Palestine: https://www.healpalestine.org
Bloom Charity: https://bloomcharity.org
Dignity for Palestinians: https://dignity4palestine.org
Continuing Education Courses at The Multicultural Counseling Institute - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education/recorded-webinars
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Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Arabic Music
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
