Amanda Thomas on the Impact of Culture in Therapy

Amanda Thomas shares her experience attending an EFT externship program, highlighting how the program exceeded her expectations by focusing on culture and race in relationships.

She appreciates the global applicability of the EFT model and its specific relevance to the Caribbean context, particularly in fostering nonjudgmental listening and understanding between partners. Amanda notes the importance of cultural influences in couple dynamics, underscoring the need for therapists to consider these factors during counseling. As a counseling psychologist, she finds joy in helping couples achieve deeper connections through understanding and sharing their emotions.

Amanda recommends the EFT externship for therapists seeking to improve their skills and encourages both therapists and couples to persevere in their efforts, emphasizing that the work is worth it if done with love.