This event will be presented by Dr. Paula Christian Kliger, Dr. Kris Yi, Dr. Lynne Jacobs, and Dr. Holly Han. We are all imbedded in the sociocultural context in which we exist. The personal subjectivities of both therapist and patient are deeply affected by the experiences within their particular sociocultural context. Race and culture make their way into the clinical dyad in myriad ways both big and small with big consequences. The necessary exploration of these experiences, both consciously and unconsciously, exposes the therapist to vulnerable feelings which often require a willingness to acknowledge the limits of empathic understanding. Each presenter will share a case, followed by a panel and audience discussion. More details to come.