Inclusion

Creating safe spaces for constructive conversations

How to connect with others despite linguistic and cultural differences

By Zebunnissa Khan

Inclusion

How to connect with others despite linguistic and cultural differences

By Zebunnissa Khan

As a bilingual psychologist, I’ve come to appreciate the beauty and complexity of language—and the countless ways it can trip us up. Imagine trying to explain Freud’s theories of the unconscious in Arabic or deciphering emotions expressed in a language that has 50 different words for “happiness.” Welcome to my world, where cultural sensitivity is part of the job.

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