China Paradigms

Zhang Ying Fei, Freelance Therapist, speaks with Matthieu David-Experton about psychology in Chinese society, what it is like to be a therapist in China and the conflicts of individuals as they relate to Chinese society and social values. Highlights from this episode include: 2:00 The work Zhang has done in the Psychology sector 3:29 Zhang’s beginnings as a therapist 8:11 Organization of the profession 13:34 Training environment for therapists in China 16:23 Standards for therapists/ authoritative powers as therapists 21:49 China-specific psychological issues, difficulties, and challenges 27:40 What is socially valued in China? 30:33 Conflicts that Zhang’s patients often deal with 36:50 Conflicts with social media 43:24 Motivations behind female body modification 48:40 Eastern and Western views on the ideal image 52:04 Marriage and divorce in China: freedom and conflicts 57:30 Difficulties among male patients ====================================================== Daxue Consulting is a market research