Presentation Information
[SY-83-04]Considerations for Implementing the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) with TELL Counseling Clients
*William Paul Cleary (TELL Counseling(Japan))
Keywords:
Cultural Formulation Interview,Mental Health Counseling,International Community,TELL Counseling,Culturally Informed Assessment
Current trends indicate a rising number of foreign nationals in Japan, coinciding with the country’s declining population and an expanding international workforce. This shift highlights the growing relevance of the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) in mental health services for Japan’s diverse international community. To this end, TELL Counseling, a not-for-profit mental health organization, has been a trusted resource in providing mental health support for the international community in Japan for over 50 years.
This presentation explores the intersection of the CFI’s theoretical and conceptual framework with TELL Counseling’s clinical services. TELL’s clinical team of 40 clinicians serves approximately 1,000 unique clients and conducts over 12,000 sessions annually. In TELL’s multicultural mental health setting, delivering culturally sensitive and effective care requires thorough initial assessments and well-informed treatment plans.
Attendees will gain insight into how practical adaptations can be developed through TELL’s clinical interview processes and assessing the relevance of incorporating the CFI in this context. The presentation will conclude with practical recommendations for optimal integration of CFI questions into TELL’s initial assessment and treatment planning stages, as well as recognize some of the existing challenges. This integration aims to enhance consistency and structure alongside establishing clear ethical guidelines in assessing each client’s cultural identity, values, and unique social context.
This presentation explores the intersection of the CFI’s theoretical and conceptual framework with TELL Counseling’s clinical services. TELL’s clinical team of 40 clinicians serves approximately 1,000 unique clients and conducts over 12,000 sessions annually. In TELL’s multicultural mental health setting, delivering culturally sensitive and effective care requires thorough initial assessments and well-informed treatment plans.
Attendees will gain insight into how practical adaptations can be developed through TELL’s clinical interview processes and assessing the relevance of incorporating the CFI in this context. The presentation will conclude with practical recommendations for optimal integration of CFI questions into TELL’s initial assessment and treatment planning stages, as well as recognize some of the existing challenges. This integration aims to enhance consistency and structure alongside establishing clear ethical guidelines in assessing each client’s cultural identity, values, and unique social context.