Becoming Culturally Competent

: The process of becoming culturally competent is one in which we come to see our own cultural lens and explore ways in which it may differ from other points of view. I will try to make gains as my ability to see the value in many perspectives is enhanced. I will try not to stereotype and become more culturally sensitive and provide more effective treatment to the families I serve.
Culturally competent person can communicate sensitively and effectively with people who have different languages, cultures, religions, genders, ethnicities, disabilities, ages and sexualities. Culturally competent staff strive to provide services that are consistent with the clients’ needs and values firstly by acknowledging them, and secondly by, wherever possible,