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