Presentations 2008 - 2009

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Romance and Sex in Cross-Cultural Relationships: Challenges and Treatment

In our multicultural society many people are attracted to those of ethnic backgrounds. Their accent, exotic appearance, or unfamiliar relationship style are often irresistible. But the very things that attract can also create problems. Multicultural romance often ends in heartbreak. Building upon meaningful discussion, attendees identify key indicators that present and manifest as challenges in cross-cultural relationships, share solutions for the problems, and celebrate cultural diversity. Topics include cultural differences regarding: love, dating, parental attitudes, arranged marriage, religion, sex, children, and so on.

Presenter: Faizal H. Sahukhan (Ph.D., RPC, DACS)

In private practice as a Registered Counsellor and Clinical Sexologist since 1997, Faizal is also on the faculty of Capilano University and writes a monthly advice column (Dear Faizal, published in the Canadian Immigrant magazine), hosts a radio advice column (Love Across Cultures, on Link, CBC Radio Canada International), is a media-consultant (print, radio, and television) on multicultural relationship issues, and has recently completed his first self-help book (Dating the Ethnic Man: Strategies for Success). For further information, his website is: www.MulticulturalRomance.com.