Welcome back for the next journey of The Family Express Podcast with Kathryn de Bruin and Ronda Evans where our destination is resilient and connected families. Today’s guest Norma Brito de la Cuesta from Costa Rica. Norma has a masters degree, and she has a vast history of experience in the field of psychology, and she is a practicing family therapist. You can hear part one of Norma's interview on assessment in family therapy in episode 18.   All Aboard !

2:34. #6. Discussion of assessment of gender roles and the changing landscape of gender roles, Cultures may have different expectations for gender in terms of behavior, responsibilities, and opportunities, and can impact parenting. 

10:44. #7. Discussion of the intersection of gender and attachment and bonding in children.

12:55. Kathryn recaps the assessment of gender in family therapy.

13:59. Discussed the intersection of gender and position in the family and how that impacts parenting and expectations.

17:43. #8. Cultural identity including immigration, traditions, rituals.

23:21. Kathryn recaps cultural identity of family captured in family tradition and rituals. 

23:54. #9.  Peer influence.

31:09. #10. Respect diversity including parents as role models and the impact of fostering empathy in children/teens.

Thank you for listening! 

Kathryn de Bruin is an ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer. Kathryn and Ronda are both licensed marriage and family therapists, EFT supervisors and therapists, and AAMFT Approved Supervisors.

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