Embracing Cultural Competency and Diversity in the Workplace with Dr. Natasha Williams
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Embracing Cultural Competency and Diversity in the Workplace with Dr. Natasha Williams

E301 • Nov 26, 2024 • 54 mins

In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge converses with Dr. Natasha Williams about her journey as a psychologist, the stigma around mental health in the Caribbean community, and the importance of cultural competency. They delve into the impact of systemic racism, corporate image, and mental wellness on productivity and customer reach. Lastly, they discuss steps for change and Dr. Williams' online course.

Key Points

  • Natasha Williams, a psychologist with a background in culturally adapting cognitive behavioral therapy for English-speaking Caribbean people, shares insights on the impact of cultural identity and systemic racism on mental health and workplace productivity.
  • The discussion highlights the importance of corporations having uncomfortable conversations about systemic racism and diversity to create a safer and more productive work environment for ethnically diverse employees.
  • Natasha's upcoming online course, "Reclaiming Your Superwoman: How to Find Your Voice After Divorce," aims to help women navigate personal challenges and find their authentic voice through a combination of clinical expertise, faith, and personal experience.

Dr. Natasha Williams is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and the past Chair of the Board of Directors at Women’s Health in Women’s Hands, a Community Health Centre for black women and women of colour in Toronto. Dr. Williams is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA). She is the current trainer with the Adler Graduate Professional School in the CBT certificate program and is a guest facilitator/trainer with CAMH in topics such as culturally adapting cognitive behavioural therapy for the English-speaking Caribbean community and Motivational Interviewing. Dr. Williams is the co-Director of Allied Psychological Services and she operates an anti-oppressive private practice providing assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, corporate consultation, research, supervision and training services to clients from diverse ethno-racial backgrounds, gender and socio-economic backgrounds.

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