PSY 3511 Lecture 4: Multiculturalism Cont'd
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Committed to learn everything they can about diversity & culture. Self aware of their own cultural backgrounds and how that influences their practice. Flexible in how they treat and work with each individual. Be aware of biases and prejudices, including stereotypes, and working to free yourself from them. Help the client tell his or her story. Use open-ended questions to bring forth information related to multiple cultural identities. Communicate interest and convey understanding while being aware of nonverbal behavior in terms of how respectful or comfortable it is for the specific client. Awareness: counselor awareness of personal values and biases. Skills: develop cultural intervention strategies and techniques. Making efforts to decrease human suffering and promote equality and justice: volunteering o. Expand access to care and improvement opportunities for minority youth in schools. Tailor interventions based on a communities specific needs. Reduce stigma surrounding mental health and mental health treatment.
