Navigating Cultural Differences in Marriage - Dr. 'Ofa Hafoka-Kanuch, PhD
In this webinar Dr. Ofa will dive into a discussion on how to approach cultural differences in your relationship, including the following topics: exploring and identifying personal cultural values, recognizing implicit bias, openness to learning about partner’s culture and cultural values, and managing conflict when it arises.
Time Markers
0:00 – Introduction: Who is Dr. Ofa?
2:30 – Acknowledgements
5:12 – Cultural humility
5:42 – 10 values that shape cultural differences
6:36 – Reflection exercise
14:54 – How are emotions expressed within your culture?
17:43 – What is implicit bias?
19:50 – Where did your bias come from?
20:09 – Self-awareness
22:30 – Be curious, not judgmental
25:18 – The art of compromise
27:44 – Discuss the following with your partner
29:40 – Compromise and collaboration
31:48 – No culture is perfect, make room for your own traditions
36:27 – Q&A
About Dr. Ofa:
Dr. ‘Ofa Hafoka-Kanuch has a PhD in counseling psychology, working for BYU’s Counseling and Psychological services. Dr. ‘Ofa offers specialized help with multicultural and diversity issues, depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma. She runs a popular Instagram page, @dr.0fa with an aim to destigmatize mental health, help others break unhelpful cycles, and create a life of meaning and purpose.
Dr. Ofa Links:
https://balancehealthandhealing.com/author/ofa-hafoka-kanuch/
Insights:
Dr. Ofa: Everyone is going to have implicit bias’s, it is important to become aware of those bias’s and grow from them in a positive way.
Invites:
- Participate in the activities within the webinar, and write down the way they make you feel
- Discuss with your partner about meeting core needs and how you both can help each other
- Help each person within a relationship to understand why core needs and values are so important to everyone
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