Psychotherapy Across Languages

Explore together the fascinating intersection of language and psychotherapy, delving into how different linguistic systems influence emotional expression, therapeutic relationships,and the very concepts that shape mental health treatment. 

We will examine the impact of translating psychotherapy theories across languages, questioning what may be lost, gained, or transformed in the process. How do power dynamics emerge between dominant and minority languages in therapeutic settings?What unique challenges and opportunities arise when therapists and clients speak different native tongues? And how does bilingualism affect cognition, emotions, and the therapeutic experience itself?