Raising Teens in Multicultural Contexts: Bridging Communication & Conflict

A multicultural family may include parents and children from different national, cultural, or linguistic backgrounds, or families navigating life between home and host cultures. This interactive workshop is designed to help parents better understand and connect with their teenagers within this complex, blended environment.

Through a brief presentation and guided group discussions, we will explore common parent–teen communication challenges, how cultural expectations and language differences shape family dynamics, and ways to express needs while setting healthy boundaries. Parents will also gain practical, real-life conflict resolution strategies tailored to intercultural families.

This workshop is ideal for parents of teenagers ages 13–18, especially those seeking practical tools, shared experiences, and a supportive space for open conversation.

About the speaker

Chen-Chun Lin

Chen-Chun Lin is an Intern Counseling Psychologist (M.A.) at the Community Services Center with a background in marriage and family therapy, social work, and trauma-informed care. She has previously facilitated a three-part workshop series on Raising Teens in Multicultural Contexts, supporting parents in navigating communication, conflict, and cultural differences within their families.

Chen-Chun holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University and has completed advanced training in trauma-informed practice and child therapy. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and brings a systemic, culturally attuned approach to her work. Her professional interests include identity exploration, life transitions, emotional concerns, family relationships, and cross-cultural adjustment.

Fluent in English and Mandarin, Chen-Chun integrates evidence-based therapeutic models with holistic and creative approaches, offering thoughtful, practical, and compassionate guidance for families navigating complex multicultural dynamics.

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