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Episode: Understanding the Psychological Impacts of Leaving Afghanistan, Part 2: Afghan Americans - An interview with Sara Stanizai, LMFT
Description: Understanding the Psychological Impacts of Leaving Afghanistan, Part 2: Afghan AmericansAn interview with Sara Stanizai, LMFT, on how Afghan Americans are responding as the US leaves Afghanistan. Curt and Katie talk with Sara about her experience as an Afghan American therapist, looking at the misconceptions, lack of knowledge, and bias that can harm Afghan American clients. We look at clinical best practices for immigrants to the US, as well as some of the history and cultural norms of the country, the uniqueness of the experience, and the importance of finding primary sources to understand what is really...