Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies

Do you sometimes feel 'stuck' when working across culture?

The Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies at the Institute of Family Therapy was initially funded by the Lloyds TSB Foundation in partnership with the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, the Refugee Council and Nottingham University.

The Centre provides the following:

• Agency Based Training on cross-cultural / refugee issues across the UK.
• Observation / discussion of family therapy with ethnic minority families.
• Supervision / consultation on cross- cultural issues to individuals and organisations.
• Conferences and publications.

Contact: the Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies at the Institute of Family Therapy

Current and Upcoming Events

Book Club

We will meet approximately once every six weeks on a Thursday evening from 6.30 to 7.45 pm at the Institute of Family Therapy. Each time a group of participants will take responsibility for reading and presenting on an agreed upon text, which will be followed by a group discussion. The group will comprise between five to ten members. Please contact us to book a place.

Early Evening Events: 5.30 - 7.30 at IFT. Cost £15

January 14th, 2010 - How can white practitioners facilitate collaborative working with Black and Minority Ethnic clients and colleagues?

Chris Glenn, Family Therapist, Tavistock Clinic, London.

March 11th, 2010 -"When am I a Black therapist and when am I a therapist who happens to be Black?"

Matthew Ganda, Consultant Systemic Family Psychotherapist, North Essex Partnership, NHS Foundation Trust.

The Centre is hosting early evening events, featuring distinguished presenters on relevant topics. The evenings will provide a forum for sharing information and interest and to keep abreast with developments in the field. You will be very welcome. To register your interest please email Becky Curtis.

Workshops for 2010

30th November - Supervision in the context of cross cultural issues

Sumita Dutta & Reenee Singh