Taiwan Multicultural Counseling Association (TMCA)
TMCA is committed to developing counseling approaches rooted in the historical, cultural, and collective trauma experiences of Taiwan. Grounded in decolonial and culturally responsive perspectives, TMCA seeks to cultivate helping professionals who embody cultural awareness, professional depth, and human integrity, while positioning multiculturalism and social justice as foundational—not peripheral—elements of clinical practice.
TMCA understands culture not merely as contextual background, but as a vital source of knowledge informing theory development, professional training, and healing practice. We emphasize the relational, intergenerational, and collective dimensions of trauma and healing, and strive to transform cultural wisdom emerging from Taiwan and Asia into clinically grounded knowledge that actively participates in and shapes global mental health discourse.
TMCA understands culture not merely as contextual background, but as a vital source of knowledge informing theory development, professional training, and healing practice. We emphasize the relational, intergenerational, and collective dimensions of trauma and healing, and strive to transform cultural wisdom emerging from Taiwan and Asia into clinically grounded knowledge that actively participates in and shapes global mental health discourse.
Through education, training, supervision, research, and cross-cultural collaboration, TMCA bridges local practice with international professional communities. We assert that meaningful engagement with culture, history, and trauma cannot occur without the voices of Taiwan and Asia, which are essential to the future of global psychotherapy.
Our Mission
1️⃣ Establish Counseling Knowledge and Practices Rooted in Taiwanese and Asian Cultures
Local culture, historical experiences, and collective trauma form the core of theory, training, and clinical practice. TMCA encourages cross-disciplinary learning, integrating counseling with knowledge from history, social sciences, anthropology, linguistics, arts, and drama to develop locally grounded theories and practical approaches. Centered on Taiwan, we promote the professional exchange and application of Asian cultural wisdom.
2️⃣ Position Multiculturalism and Social Justice as Foundational
We honor the life wisdom of marginalized and overlooked groups, integrating their experiences into professional theory development and clinical practice.
3️⃣ Cultivate Helping Professionals with Professional Depth and Human Integrity
Balancing clinical competence, cultural awareness, personal growth, and healing processes, TMCA fosters relationally oriented training programs sensitive to intergenerational and contextual dynamics.
4️⃣ Integrate Education, Training, Supervision, and Clinical Practice
Multicultural perspectives are embedded as core competencies across counseling education and clinical practice. Cross-disciplinary knowledge and locally grounded wisdom are integrated to form a comprehensive professional development system.
5️⃣ Connect Local and Global Communities, Promoting International Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange
Through cross-cultural collaboration, research, and professional partnerships, TMCA centers Taiwan while facilitating the contribution of Asian cultural wisdom, transforming it into vital resources for global healing and trauma research.
Local culture, historical experiences, and collective trauma form the core of theory, training, and clinical practice. TMCA encourages cross-disciplinary learning, integrating counseling with knowledge from history, social sciences, anthropology, linguistics, arts, and drama to develop locally grounded theories and practical approaches. Centered on Taiwan, we promote the professional exchange and application of Asian cultural wisdom.
2️⃣ Position Multiculturalism and Social Justice as Foundational
We honor the life wisdom of marginalized and overlooked groups, integrating their experiences into professional theory development and clinical practice.
3️⃣ Cultivate Helping Professionals with Professional Depth and Human Integrity
Balancing clinical competence, cultural awareness, personal growth, and healing processes, TMCA fosters relationally oriented training programs sensitive to intergenerational and contextual dynamics.
4️⃣ Integrate Education, Training, Supervision, and Clinical Practice
Multicultural perspectives are embedded as core competencies across counseling education and clinical practice. Cross-disciplinary knowledge and locally grounded wisdom are integrated to form a comprehensive professional development system.
5️⃣ Connect Local and Global Communities, Promoting International Dialogue and Knowledge Exchange
Through cross-cultural collaboration, research, and professional partnerships, TMCA centers Taiwan while facilitating the contribution of Asian cultural wisdom, transforming it into vital resources for global healing and trauma research.
Latest News !
TMCA International Panel / Talk
2026 ｜Taiwanese Counseling Wisdom Takes the Global Stage
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TMCA founder Yi-Fang (Evon) Chiu brought Taiwan’s long-cultivated culturally grounded counseling practices and theoretical insights to the Western international stage, being selected to lead one of the highly limited thematic workshops at a global summit.
On January 29, 2026, at the National Multicultural Conference & Summit (NMCS) in Seattle, USA, she presented the workshop “Reclaiming Intergenerational Trauma and Wisdom in Taiwanese Healing Practices.” The session drew researchers and practitioners from across the United States, representing diverse cultural, ethnic, and professional backgrounds. After the workshop, many attendees shared that Taiwan’s culturally grounded counseling perspectives offered fresh insights and practical guidance, and expressed eagerness for more opportunities for exchange and continued learning. For TMCA, which was established only four years ago, this invitation not only represents international recognition but also symbolizes that Taiwan’s multicultural counseling wisdom is now being seen on the global stage, opening a new chapter of ongoing dialogue, mutual learning, and collaborative growth with the international professional community. |
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2025｜ACA International Forum
In March 2025, TMCA founder Yi-Fang (Evon) Chiu traveled to Orlando, USA, to attend the American Counseling Association (ACA) Annual Conference.
She co-presented with the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) on “Decolonizing Counseling and Research.”
She co-presented with the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) on “Decolonizing Counseling and Research.”
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2024｜AARC International Panel
At the 2024 AARC Conference, held on September 6th-7th, the Taiwan Multicultural Counseling Association was the only international booth. The president of TMCA also participated in the international panel. University of Nevada, Las Vegas On September 10, 2024, the president of TMCA gave a talk to College of Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, sharing Taiwan’s decolonization history, challenges, as well as hopes and possibilities. |
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International Collaboration on Decolonizing Therapy
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Decolonizing Therapy in Taiwan: De-westernization and practices We have invited a First Nations scholar to speak on 'holistic' healing and curriculum transformation for Indigenous students in Canada. Following this, a representative from Taiwan's Indigenous community discussed the political, economic, and educational challenges faced due to the erosion of sovereignty. Decolonizing English Counseling for Marginalized Population in Taiwan In addition, Taiwan has many international students from different continents. We have also invited speakers to introduce culturally relevant approaches for students from Africa, the United States, and the Caribbean. |
Rising Population
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Southeast Asian immigrants, migrant workers and international students have become a significant population in Taiwan. We have collaborated with psychologists from Southeast Asia to conduct training on related topics. Healing Takes Various Forms Providing multicultural mental health training for Southeast Asian translators and facilitating expressive art therapy activities for migrant workers. |
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Taiwanese-American Intergenerational Trauma Series & Teacher’s Training
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Hosted by New Bloom Magazine A series of talks on intergenerational trauma has been designed specifically for Taiwanese Americans in the U.S. and those returning to Taiwan, available in both Mandarin and Taiwanese. Additionally, there will be regular workshops listed on Eventbrite for participants overseas. Hosted by Fulbright Foundation
Culturally attuned and trauma-informed classroom training was provided to new English teachers in Taiwan by Fulbright Foundation during orientation. |
Sponsor Membership:
The association adopts an all-volunteer system, that is, all staff are unpaid. Your membership fee will help us pay for software and hardware expenses, continue to invite high-quality lecturers, and spread good ideas to more corners of Taiwan.
Sponsor membership fee is a voluntary payment.
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