Chapter 6

This concept is defined as a set of congruent, behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals and enables that system, agency, or those professionals to work effectively in cross cultural settings.

What does this mean? How does one improve their competence? How is this different then cultural

sensitivity?

1. Value diversity2. Have the capacity for cultural self

assessment3. Be conscious of the dynamics inherent

when cultures interact4. Have institutionalized cultural

knowledge5. _______________________________________

___________________________________

From lowest to highest1)Cultural destructiveness2)Cultural incapacity3)Cultural blindness4)_____________________5)Cultural competency6)Cultural proficiency

Group work Get into small groups Share some of your thoughts about working

with diverse populations. Why is cultural competency important? Do you value cultural competence? Each individual should acknowledge their

weaknesses and strengths with working with diverse populations.

In what ways can you improve your competence?

Any embarrassing moments of incompetence?

Acknowledge culture as a predominant force in shaping behaviors and values

____________________________________________________________________________________

Believe that diversity within a culture is as important as diversity between cultures

Respect the unique, culturally defined needs of various client populations

Recognize that concepts such as family and community are different for various cultures

Understand that people from different cultures are best served by persons who are of or in tune with their culture

Experience Training Representation ______________ Materials Evaluation methods

Individually please identify some barriers and strategies to working with African American Populations.

_____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

Individually please identify some barriers and strategies to working with Latino Populations.

_____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

Individually please identify some barriers and strategies to working with Asian/ Pacific Islander Populations.

_____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

I cannot stress the importance of this portion of your work enough.

____________________are key to your success in this area

Do not underestimate the importance of the charting and documentation process.

Unfortunately, it is often valued more than your clinical work

Documents and supports treatment Identifies continuity of care Helps clinicians understand their place

in treatment Helps other professionals have

knowledge of ______________________________________

Forces Accountability Facilitates communication Consolidates privacy

Initial Assessments Progress Notes _________________________ Discharge Summaries Treatment Plans The list goes on and on.