Unit 1 Flashcards
Cultural sensitivity
Aware of differences between groups without judgment
Cultural competence
Individuals and organizations effectively working cross-culturally
Cultural responsiveness
Responses that establish safe, inclusive environments where differences are respected and honored
Cultural responsiveness:
Primary premise is that: ____
Differences are viewed as strengths
Cultural humility:
Process of: _____
Lifelong self-reflection and continuous learning
Cultural humility:
Seeks to address (2)
1) Power imbalances
2) Systemic inequity
Cultural incapacity
Dominant culture not accounting for cultural differences and needs
Cultural blindness
Does not recognize that cultural differences are relevant
Core principles of the Code (4)
1) Compassion, dignity, respect
2) Benefit others
3) Integrity
4) Competence
Defining and building cultural competence (3)
1) Awareness strategies
2) Knowledge
3) Communication skills
Cultural competence tools (3)
1) Personal reflection
2) Service delivery
3) Policies and procedures
Developing cultural awareness:
Organizational strategies (4)
1) Cultural officer
2) Training
3) Supervision embedding
4) Social validity assessments
Improving cultural responsiveness (3)
1) Allocate time, experiences, and behavior
2) Seek new experiences
3) Nurture a community of practice
Teaching cultural humility (3)
1) Assessment
2) Culture
3) General interviewing
Supervision embedding
Making the development of cultural awareness a standard part of supervisory activities
Knowledge strategies encourage us to
Gain knowledge about practices that are common in the client’s culture and letting this understanding guide our clinical decisions
Teaching cultural humility: Assessments targets (8)
1) ABC treatments attempted
2) Concerns/priorities
3) Record review
4) Onset
5) Preferences
6) Communication skills
7) Ask interviewee questions
8) No specific treatment suggested
Teaching cultural humility: Cultural targets (9)
1) Interpreter
2) Preferred language
3) Analysis of cultural identity
4) Idioms and expressions
5) Roles of family members
6) Clarifying questions
7) Offensive words or statements
8) Assumptions regarding values
9) Technical jargon
Teaching cultural humility: General interviewing targets (6)
1) Responding to feedback
2) Requesting feedback and correction
3) Interrupting
4) Summarizing information
5) Empathic statements
6) Nodding and minimal expression
Defining and building cultural competence: Awareness strategies (4)
1) Self-reflection about potential biases
2) Preparedness to serve different populations
3) Participate in cultural immersion experiences with diverse communities
4) Participate in cultural competence training
Defining and building cultural competence: Knowledge (7)
1) Family rituals, traditions, routines, religion, and spirituality
2) Authority figures within and outside of their family
3) Views on health, disability, and disease
4) Evaluate and determine the fit between an assessment/ intervention and the cultural backgrounds
5) Gain knowledge about the culture (values, beliefs, and practices) and history of diverse clients
6) Understand the population as a whole
7) Scientific evidence relevant to the evaluation and treatment of diverse children and families
Defining and building cultural competence: Communication skills (5)
1) Develop relationship-building including how to address family members and use and interpret nonverbal cues
2) Become skilled at working with a translator
3) Partner with traditional and spiritual leaders
4) Try new strategies
5) When unsure, ask questions and practice active listening
Vancouver Cultural Competence Self-Assessment: Awareness (4)
1) Acceptance of ambiguity
2) Challenge stereotypes
3) Awareness of social justice issues
4) Awareness of white privilege, if white
Vancouver Cultural Competence Self-Assessment: Knowledge (4)
1) Understand the influence culture can have
2) Commitment to lifelong learning
3) Understand the impact of racism, homophobia, discrimination, etc.
4) Know my limitations
Individual cultural humility
Looking within ourselves, including how our own biases and experiences influence our interactions with the world around us
Organizational cultural humility
Staffing and hiring practices, pay discrepancies, and discrepancies in opportunities for professional growth within the organization
