About

Tomasz Rapacki, MC., Registered Psychologist

"I work daily with people from all walks of life, from different cultures, religions, and ethnicities. As a specialist in individual strengths and culture, my approach is calming, caring, insightful, and creative. I am trained to discuss topics that some psychologists don't have the comfort or cultural knowledge to address. Empowerment is also a priority, as I believe bringing out our abilities and talents can help to overcome problems in our lives."

Psychologist Tom Rapacki is a published author, speaker, and lecturer on approaches to uncover cultural and personal strengths. He specializes in anxiety, culture, trauma, and depression, and has helped hundreds of clients since he first started counselling in 2012. He was a co-recipient of the Government of Alberta Family and Community Safety Inspiration Award in 2018, and was recognized as a top therapist for immigrants and refugees in the province in 2021. He obtained his Master's degree from the University of Lethbridge.

Tom draws upon proven therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, acceptance, and mindfulness. In addition, he is also the only psychologist in Alberta offering an evidence-based, culturally-adapted depression therapy for Asian-Canadians (available in English & Mandarin). This innovative new treatment was associated with better outcomes than ordinary therapy in early research.

In addition to running Cultured Psychology Services, Tom has once served as a top mental health provider for refugees in the province, and as a core provider of PTSD treatment for much of Central Alberta. Tom is also a father and has a multicultural family.

In Chinese:

Tom 专修跨文化心理咨询，专业治疗忧郁，焦虑与创伤后心理应激障碍。他是加拿大唯一可提供实证及结合中国文化底蕴而形成的专业抗忧郁治疗法的心理医生。（可提供英文/普通话服务）。Tom致力于提高移民心理健康和加深移民对有效的创伤应激（压力）的认识。

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Publications & Manuscripts:

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Morejon, N. D., Oliver, R. E., Rapacki, T. M., Amyotte, C., & Lipscombe, D (2008, April). Should We Teach Our English-As-A-Second-Language or English-To-Speakers-Of-Other-Languages Lessons Outdoors? Paper presented at the Sixth International Conference on Foreign Language Teaching, Communication and Culture (WEFLA 2008). Available from: http://homepage.mac.com/jefftennant/wefla/weflapapers2008/Wefla08PapersIndex.htm

Rapacki, T. M., & McBride, D. L. (2015). An inventory for enhancing cross-cultural group work. In W. Pelech, K. Ring, & S. LaRocque (Eds.), Unity in Diversity: Embracing the Spirit of Group Work: Proceedings of the XXXVI Annual Symposium of the International Association of Social Work With Groups (pp.202-219). London: Whiting & Birch.

Rapacki, T. M., & McBride, D. L. (2014b, June). From awareness to practice: 101 Strategies for more culturally responsive mental health services. Paper presented at the XXXVI annual symposium of the International Association for Social Work With Groups, Calgary, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M., & McBride, D. L. (2014a, July). From awareness to practice: An online workshop on bringing culture into the counselling room. Retrieved from ERIC database. (ED545469). [Available at: http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED545469.pdf]

Rapacki, T. M., & McBride, D. L. (2014, July). From awareness to practice: Bringing culture into the counselling room. Paper presented at the XXXVI annual symposium of the International Association for Social Work With Groups, Calgary, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M., & McBride, D. L. (2013). From awareness to practice: An online workshop on bringing culture into the counselling room. (Master's project, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Canada). Retrieved from: https://www.uleth.ca/dspace

Rapacki, T. M. (2011). Cultural Interviewing Utilizing the Cultural Accommodation Model. Unpublished Manuscript, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M. (2011). Culturally Responsive Counselling with East Asian Canadians: A Practical Guide [Letter of Intent]. Unpublished Manuscript, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M. (2011). Nine Themes of Multiculturally Competent Counselling from the Perspectives of Western Canadian Counselling and Educational Professionals. Unpublished Research Manuscript, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M. (2011). Professional Issues in Counselling Newcomers to Canada. Unpublished Manuscript, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M. (2011). Terror Management Theory and Counselling: Applications and Controversies. Unpublished Manuscript, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M. (2010). An Adaptive Approach: Reconciling Modern Counselling Theories through an Evidence-Based, Adlerian Perspective. Unpublished Manuscript, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M. (2010). Mindfulness-Based Anger Management. Unpublished Manuscript, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Aggregate Personality Traits between Northeast and Mainland China and the Midwestern United States, and the Effect of the Indigenous Trait of "Face" on Chinese Big-5 Personality Profiles. Unpublished Research Manuscript, Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Cross Cultural Communication Part 1: Taboo Topics and Assertiveness [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Cross Cultural Communication Part 2: Culture, Language and Communication [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Cross-Cultural Research Methods [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Culture and Cognition [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Culture and Development [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Culture and Personality [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Culture and Social Behaviour Part 1: Self and Identity [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Culture and Social Behaviour Part 2: Interpersonal and Intergroup Relations [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M. (2009). Enculturation [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Rapacki, T. M.(2009). Introduction to Psychology and Culture [PowerPoint slides]. Heilongjiang University, Haerbin, Heilongjiang, China.

Zhu, Y. X., & Rapacki, T. M. (2011). 儿童成效评估表 [Simplified Chinese translation of Child Outcome Rating Scale (CORS)]. Available from: http://scottdmiller.com/?q=node/6

Zhu, Y. X., & Rapacki, T. M. (2011).儿童小节辅导评估表 [Simplified Chinese translation of Child Session Rating Scale (CSRS)]. Available from: http://scottdmiller.com/?q=node/6

Zhu, Y. X., & Rapacki, T. M. (2011).团体辅导小节评估表 [Simplified Chinese translation of Group Session Rating Scale (GSRS)]. Available from: http://scottdmiller.com/?q=node/6

Zhu, Y. X., & Rapacki, T. M. (2011).成效评估表 [Simplified Chinese translation of Outcome Rating Scale (ORS)]. Available from: http://scottdmiller.com/?q=node/6

Zhu, Y. X., & Rapacki, T. M. (2011).小节辅导评估表 [Simplified Chinese translation of Session Rating Scale (SRS)]. Available from: http://scottdmiller.com/?q=node/6

Zhu, Y. X., & Rapacki, T. M. (2011). 幼儿成效评估表 [Simplified Chinese translation of Young Child Outcome Rating Scale (YCORS)]. Available from: http://scottdmiller.com/?q=node/6

Zhu, Y. X., & Rapacki, T. M. (2011).幼儿小节辅导评估表 [Simplified Chinese translation of Young Child Session Rating Scale (YCSRS) ]. Available from: http://scottdmiller.com/?q=node/6

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