Practice Your Cultural Formulation Interview Skills with AI
Description
In this activity, you will conduct a Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) with a new client.
Your Role
- Approach the session as a therapist would with a new client.
- Begin by welcoming the client and creating a safe, non-judgmental space.
- Let the client lead the conversation. Your role is to listen actively, reflect feelings, and stay non-directive.
- Use the APA’s Cultural Formulation Interview framework to explore your client's cultural identity, personal definitions of their challenges, perceptions of causes and supports, and help-seeking behaviors.
- Maintain cultural humility and communicate clearly and respectfully while building rapport.
Goals of the Activity
- Practice using APA’s Cultural Formulation Interview framework.
- Build comfort holding therapeutic space without directing or advising.
- Receive reflective feedback to deepen your therapeutic development.
After the Session
Once the session ends, the AI will provide feedback on your performance using a APA’s Cultural Formulation Interview framework, including:
- What you did well
- Where you can improve
- Specific examples tied to APA’s Cultural Formulation Interview framework
Testimonials
Iveyana Kiara Smith
Jessy Hainbach
Bryant Wilson
Ben Keyser
Mei Chan
Meghan Co, LCSW-C, LICSW