This week's episode of the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons from the Experts is an important one. Our guest is Vanina Hochman, Licensed Therapist and Family Ambassador for Family First Adolescent Services. The topic we discuss is Cultural Competency. Get ready to enjoy a lively conversation between friends as we delve into the intricacies of becoming more culturally competent. We'll explore how to enhance our ability to relate to others through self-work, share lessons from our own mistakes, and much more! Whether you're a professional in the behavioral health industry, corporate sector, or simply someone striving to be a better human being, this episode is tailored to meet your needs! Vanina Hochman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, earned her degree in Psychology at the University of Florida and Master’s in Science from Nova Southeastern University after completing her internship at the Brief Therapy Institute and the STEPS program at Memorial Regional Hospital, an intensive inpatient adolescent substance abuse treatment program. In the last five years, Vanina expanded her role to clinical outreach and business development, where she can provide education on addiction and mental health treatment and her passion for culturally competent mental healthcare, and help bring quality treatment to individuals and families dealing with the disease. Vanina currently serves as Family Ambassador for Family First Adolescent Services. She is bilingual and fluent in Spanish, which has become an important tool in her success in accessing and treating a diverse population in the South Florida area. Although a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Vanina resides in South Florida with her husband and twin children. To learn more about Family First Adolescent Services: https://familyfirstas.com To follow Vanina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanina-hochman-ma-lmft/ To Find and/or Hire Blake, find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecohenmscap/ #Work #Culture #HR #Culturalcompetence #Workplace #PsychologicalSafety #Management #Safe #Respect #Trust #Relationships